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"Afeminado" is an adjective which is often translated as "effeminate", and "amanerado" is an adjective which is often translated as "affected". Learn more about the difference between "afeminado" and "amanerado" below.
afeminado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. effeminate
El pintor era un hombre afeminado y sensible.The painter was an effeminate and sensitive man.
a. effeminate
Roberto es musculoso pero tiene una voz afeminada.Roberto has big muscles but an effeminate voice.
3. (homosexual)
a. gay
Joaquín es afeminado, Juliana. No le gustan las mujeres.Joaquin is gay, Juliana. He doesn't like women.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. effeminate man
Diego es un afeminado, pero no es gay.Diego is an effeminate man, but he's not gay.
a. gay man
Es un estereotipo decir que los afeminados se visten bien.It's a stereotype to say that gay men know how to dress well.
amanerado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (woman-like)
a. effeminate
Tadeo es un joven dulce y un poco amanerado.Tadeo is a sweet and slightly effeminate young man.
