bi
/ˈbi/
The Spanish word bi means bisexual.
The term bi is used to describe someone who is bisexual. In more formal contexts, you may use the phrase tener atracción hacia ambos géneros to express having attractions to both genders. You may also encounter the informal term Bi-curioso/a to refer to someone who is bi-curious and exploring attractions to both genders.
Meaning: bisexual (adj)
Which one should you use?
Bisexual is the full, formal adjective, whereas bi is the shortened, colloquial version used in casual conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bi is an informal abbreviation of bisexual in Spanish, much like in English. For formal contexts, consider using tener atracción hacia ambos géneros.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an abbreviation, bi functions as an adjective and does not change its form for gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbi/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'bi' is a very common standalone label, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me gustan los dos to express the same identity without using a formal label.
- In some Latin American LGBTQ+ circles, the term bi is sometimes used as a broader umbrella term that includes pansexual and fluid identities, more so than in strict English academic contexts.
- The term bi-curioso follows the standard Spanish gender agreement rules, changing to bi-curiosa depending on the person's gender, unlike the shortened bi.
Examples in context
- Soy bisexual, no gay.I'm bi, not gay.This sentence shows how to use bi to distinguish one's identity from being gay.Tatoeba #10031484 by manufrutos, translation #10031069 by shekitten
- No soy gay; soy bisexual.I'm not gay. I'm bi.This sentence shows how to use bi to clarify that one is not gay.Tatoeba #10031485 by manufrutos, translation #10031068 by shekitten
- Soy bisexual.I'm bi.This sentence shows how to use bi to state one's identity.Tatoeba #10067452 by manufrutos, translation #10064243 by shekitten
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about their identities at a cafe.
- Elena¿Tú eres bi, Mateo?Are you bi, Mateo?
- MateoSí, soy bi y muy feliz.Yes, I am bi and very happy.
- ElenaQué bueno, yo también soy bi.That's good, I am also bi.
- MateoMe alegra mucho saber eso, Elena.I am very happy to know that, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bi” translations and entries bi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
