gay

S2 W2

BrE /ɡeɪ/ AmE /ɡeɪ/

adjective / noun en → es

1 SEXUALITY [noun] B2

a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex; a homosexual person

gay, homosexual

Collocations be gay

  • He came out as gay when he was 18.

    Él salió del armario como gay cuando tenía 18 años.

2 SEXUALITY [adjective] B1

relating to or characteristic of homosexuals; homosexual

gay, homosexual

Collocations a gay relationship

  • She has a very happy and stable gay marriage.

    Ella tiene un matrimonio homosexual muy feliz y estable.

1 COLOR [adjective] C1

(of hair) yellowish or light brown; fair

rubio, claro (de pelo)

Collocations gay hair

  • She has very gay hair.

    Ella tiene el pelo muy claro.

2 COLOR [adjective] C1

(of a flower) bright and colorful; vivid

vivo, brillante (de flor)

Collocations gay flowers

  • The garden was full of gay flowers.

    El jardín estaba lleno de flores vivas y brillantes.

1 PARTY [noun] C2

(informal) a party or celebration, especially one that is lively and enjoyable; a good time

fiesta, celebración

Collocations have a gay old time

  • They had a real gay old time at the party.

    Tuvieron una verdadera fiesta en la celebración.

2 PARTY [verb] C2

(informal) to have a lively and enjoyable celebration or party; to enjoy oneself

disfrutar, divertirse

Collocations have a gay old time

  • They were going to take the day off and go gay.

    Iban a tomarse el día libre y divertirse.

1 LIVELY [adjective] C2

(of an atmosphere or occasion) lively, cheerful, and full of fun; gay

alegre, animado

Collocations a gay scene

  • The streets were gay with the colors of the festival.

    Las calles estaban llenas de colores alegres por la festividad.

2 LIVELY [adjective] C2

(of an occasion or event) lively and cheerful; gay

alegre, animado

Collocations a gay scene

  • The party was a real gay old time.

    La fiesta fue un verdadero momento animado.