vagina
/baˈxina/feminine
The Spanish word for vagina is vagina.
In formal Spanish, the term vagina is used to describe the anatomical part.
Meaning: anatomical sense (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la to form la vagina.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈxina/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, the word vaina (the relative of vagina) has evolved into a universal placeholder word meaning 'thing' or 'stuff', completely losing its anatomical connection.
- The Spanish word vagina is a doublet of the word vaina, meaning 'sheath' or 'pod'. While vagina was borrowed from Latin for medical use, vaina evolved naturally through Vulgar Latin to describe a sword scabbard or a bean pod.
- Using the word vagina in romantic or intimate settings can sound unexpectedly clinical or detached to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- El pene entró en la vagina.The penis entered the vagina.This sentence shows the use of vagina in a sentence describing penetration.Tatoeba #5054434 by don_ramon, translation #775412 by shekitten
- La vagina es un tubo muscular.The vagina is a muscular tube.This sentence describes the anatomy of vagina as a muscular tube.Tatoeba #5052470 by don_ramon, translation #3318984 by corvard
- La vulva es la parte externa de la vagina.The vulva is the outer part of the vagina.This sentence explains the relationship between the vulva and the vagina.Tatoeba #4371040 by umano, translation #5483077 by Catriona
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is discussing health at a doctor's office.
- SofíaSiento una molestia en la vagina.I feel some discomfort in the vagina.
- AlejandroDeberías decírselo al médico ahora.You should tell the doctor now.
- SofíaSí, quiero saber si es normal.Yes, I want to know if it is normal.
- AlejandroEl especialista te ayudará, Sofía.The specialist will help you, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vagina” translations and entries vagina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vagina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
