condones
/kondones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "condoms" is translated into Spanish as condones.
The term refers to thin rubber sleeves worn during sex to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the informal term forros is a well-known way to refer to condoms.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is el condón.
How do you pronounce it?
/kondones/
Did you know?
- The word preservativo is technically a 'false friend' in a way, as it is often used specifically for sexual protection, whereas in English 'preservative' almost exclusively refers to food additives.
- In some Spanish-speaking urban slang, particularly in certain Caribbean regions, you might hear the term guantes (gloves) used to refer to condoms.
- In some Latin American countries, the word goma meaning 'eraser' or 'rubber' is used as a slang term for a condom.
Examples in context
- Tom compró algunos condones.Tom bought some condoms.This sentence shows how to use condones to describe a purchase.Tatoeba #1704770 by marcelostockle, translation #1702458 by Spamster
- Ellos ofrecen condones gratis.They offer free condoms.This sentence shows how to use condones to describe an offer of free items.Tatoeba #1690660 by marcelostockle, translation #1690145 by Spamster
- ¿Sabes dónde venden preservativos en esta área?Do you know where they sell condoms in this area?
- Se recomienda usar preservativos para prevenir enfermedades de transmisión sexual.It is recommended to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
- En nuestra empresa, ofrecemos información sobre preservativos masculinos y femeninos.In our company, we offer information about male and female condoms.
- La educación sexual debe incluir información sobre el uso adecuado de condones.Sexual education must include information about the proper use of condoms.
- No tenemos condones en la farmacia.We don't have condoms at the pharmacy.
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Example conversation
A couple is talking about safety before intimacy.
- MateoSofía, ¿tienes condones?Sofía, do you have condoms?
- SofíaNo, Mateo, no me quedan.No, Mateo, I don't have any left.
- MateoIré a comprar condones ahora.I will go buy condoms now.
- SofíaEstá bien, te espero aquí.That's fine, I'll wait for you here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
