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"El sexo" is a form of "sexo", a noun which is often translated as "sex". "El abuelo" is a form of "abuelo", a noun which is often translated as "grandfather". Learn more about the difference between "el sexo" and "el abuelo" below.
el sexo(
sehk
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (coitus)
a. sex
Tener sexo sin protección puede causar un embarazo no deseado.Having unprotected sex can lead to an unwanted pregnancy.
2. (biology)
a. sex
¿Ya sabes el sexo del bebé que esperas?Do you already know the sex of the baby you are expecting?
a. genitals
Los hombres en algunas comunidades indígenas cubren su sexo con un taparrabos.The men in some indigenous communities cover their genitals with a loincloth.
el abuelo(
ah
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bweh
-
loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (relative)
a. grandfather
Mi abuelo materno es el hombre más sabio que conozco.My maternal grandfather is the wisest man I know.
b. granddad (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tenemos que ir a visitar al abuelo.We have to go visit granddad.
2. (colloquial) (geezer)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. old man (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Vamos abuelo, que todavía no es hora de dormir.Come on old man, it isn't time for bed yet.
los abuelos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
3. (relatives)
a. grandparents
Mis abuelos viven en un pueblito en Italia.My grandparents live in a little town in Italy.
