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"Sexo" is a form of "sexo", a noun which is often translated as "sex". "Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "sexo" and "amor" 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).
masculine noun
a. sex
Tener sexo sin protección puede causar un embarazo no deseado.Having unprotected sex can lead to an unwanted pregnancy.
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.
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el amor(
ah
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mohr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. love
El amor verdadero es difícil de encontrar.True love is difficult to find.
a. love
Ella se casó con su primer amor.She married her first love.
a. honey
Ven aquí, amor, y dame un abrazo.Come here, honey, and give me a hug.
b. love
¿Qué te pasa, amor? ¡Cuéntame!What's the matter, love? Talk to me!
c. sweetie
Buenos días, amor. ¿Quieres café?Good morning, sweetie. Do you want coffee?
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