Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/lezˈβjana/

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Translation

lesbian

Word origin

From the Greek island of Lesbos, home of the ancient poet Sappho, whose verse celebrated love between women.

Origin
Greek
Root
Lesbos
English cognates
lesbian

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Plurallesbianas

Examples

escritora .

She is a lesbian writer who is very well known in the country.

asociación defiende .

The association defends the rights of lesbian women.

Muchas .

Many lesbian couples attended the march.

identifica .

She has identified as a lesbian for years.

.

The film tells the love story of a young lesbian.

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This word is part of lesson 80.