maiden

BrE /ˈmeɪdən/ AmE /ˈmeɪdən/

noun en → es

1 YOUNG WOMAN [singular] B2

a young woman, especially one who is unmarried and has not had sexual intercourse

joven mujer, doncella

Collocations maiden speech

  • She gave her maiden speech in Parliament.

    Ella dio su primer discurso en el Parlamento.

2 FIRST ATTEMPT [singular] B2

the first time that something is done or attempted, especially by a woman in sports or competitions

primer intento, primera vez

Collocations maiden voyage

  • It was her maiden speech in the House of Commons.

    Fue su primer discurso en la Cámara de los Comunes.