sexual

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsekʃuəl/ AmE /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

adjective en → es

1 RELATIONSHIP [attributive, predicative] B1

relating to sexual feelings or activities between people, especially when these are not normal or acceptable in society

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual relationship/act

Collocations sexual attraction · sexual harassment

  • She was involved in a sexual relationship with her boss.

    Ella estaba involucrada en una relación sexual con su jefe.

2 BIOLOGY [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to the biological differences between males and females, or relating to reproduction

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual characteristic/feature

Collocations sexual maturity · sexual reproduction

  • The drug can affect sexual development.

    La droga puede afectar el desarrollo sexual.

3 LEGAL [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to laws about sex and marriage, especially those that are intended to protect children from abuse or exploitation

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual offence

Collocations sexual assault · sexual abuse

  • The man was charged with a sexual offense.

    El hombre fue acusado de un delito sexual.

1 GENDER [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to the differences between men and women in society, especially when these are unfair or unequal

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual stereotype

Collocations gender equality · gender roles

  • The company is working to eliminate gender bias.

    La empresa está trabajando para eliminar el sesgo de género.

2 HUMAN [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to the human body and its functions, especially those that are not related to sex or reproduction

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual characteristic/feature

Collocations human anatomy · human physiology

  • The doctor specializes in human sexuality.

    El médico se especializa en la sexualidad humana.

1 BEHAVIOR [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to the way people behave towards each other, especially in a romantic or intimate way

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual relationship/act

Collocations sexual behavior · sexual conduct

  • Their sexual behavior was considered inappropriate.

    Su comportamiento sexual se consideró inapropiado.

2 PSYCHOLOGY [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to the study of human sexuality and its psychological aspects

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual characteristic/feature

Collocations sexual psychology · sexual behavior

  • The psychologist specializes in sexual disorders.

    El psicólogo se especializa en trastornos sexuales.

1 MEDICAL [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to the medical aspects of human sexuality and reproduction

sexual, de naturaleza sexual

  • a sexual characteristic/feature

Collocations sexual health · sexual medicine

  • The clinic offers services for sexual health.

    La clínica ofrece servicios para la salud sexual.