male

S2 W1

BrE /ˈmeɪl/ AmE /ˈmeɪl/

adjective / noun en → es

1 SEX/GENDER [attributive], [predicative] A1

a boy or man, as opposed to a girl or woman; relating to boys and men

masculino, hombre, varón

  • male noun

Collocations male student · male nurse

  • He is a male teacher.

    Él es un profesor masculino.

2 SPECIES/GENDER [attributive], [predicative] B1

relating to the sex of an animal or plant that produces small cells called sperm, which join with a larger cell (an egg) from another animal or plant in order to produce young animals or plants; relating to such an animal or plant

macho, masculino

  • male noun

Collocations male lion · male flowers

  • The male bee is called a drone.

    La abeja macho se llama zángano.

3 ROLE/GENDER [attributive], [predicative] B2

relating to the traditional roles and characteristics that are expected of men in society; relating to such a role or characteristic

masculino, de hombre

  • male noun

Collocations male dominance · male roles

  • The company has a male-dominated board.

    La empresa tiene un consejo de administración dominado por hombres.

4 PRODUCT/GENDER [attributive], [predicative] B2

designed for men or boys to use; intended for them

para hombre, masculino

  • male noun

Collocations male clothing · male grooming products

  • The shop sells male toiletries.

    La tienda vende productos de tocador para hombres.

1 TEAM/GENDER [noun] C1

a team that is made up of only men or boys; a member of such a team

equipo masculino, jugador masculino

  • male noun

Collocations male team · male player

  • The male team won the tournament.

    El equipo masculino ganó el torneo.

2 GENDER/GROUP [noun] C1

a group of people who are all men or boys; a member of such a group

grupo masculino, hombre

  • male noun

Collocations male group · male members

  • The male group is planning a meeting.

    El grupo masculino está planeando una reunión.

1 GENDER/ORGANIZATION [noun] C1

an organization that represents the interests of men or boys; a member of such an organization

organización masculina, miembro de organización masculina

  • male noun

Collocations male organization · male representative

  • The male organization is lobbying for better rights.

    La organización masculina está luchando por mejores derechos.

2 GENDER/LEADERSHIP [noun] C1

a leader who represents the interests of men or boys; a member of such leadership

líder masculino, miembro de liderazgo masculino

  • male noun

Collocations male leader · male representative

  • The male leadership is pushing for change.

    La liderazgo masculino está impulsando cambios.