de género neutro
/de xeneɾo neutɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gender neutral" is translated into Spanish as de género neutro.
This phrase is used to describe something that does not refer to a specific gender or sex. In certain linguistic contexts, speakers may use specific inclusive forms to represent both genders, such as amigx or amigxs instead of using the masculine amigo or feminine amiga. Additionally, in some specific communities, the pronouns elle or ellx are used as gender-neutral alternatives.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition de (of), the noun género (gender) and the adjective neutro (neutral).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because género is a masculine noun, the adjective neutro must remain in its masculine form even if it is describing a feminine noun, such as lengua (language).
How do you pronounce it?
/de xeneɾo neutɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word género is used not only for gender but also to refer to the fabric or material of a piece of clothing.
- The word 'género' shares the same Latin root, 'genus', as the English word 'genre', meaning both words relate to a specific type or class of something.
- While amigx is common in writing, some speakers pronounce the 'x' as a soft 'sh' sound or a 'z' sound to make the gender-neutral form audible in speech.
Examples in context
- un lenguaje de género neutroA gender neutral language
- pronombres de género neutroGender neutral pronouns
- El lenguaje de género neutro es tendencia.Gender neutral language is a trend.
- Necesitamos un nombre de género neutro para la marca.We need a gender neutral name for the brand.
- Ese adjetivo es de género neutro.That adjective is gender neutral.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a design for a new clothing line.
- MateoLucía, ¿este diseño es de género neutro?Lucía, is this design gender neutral?
- LucíaSí, es de género neutro para que lo use cualquiera.Yes, it is gender neutral so that anyone can wear it.
- MateoMe parece una idea excelente.I think it is an excellent idea.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, creo que funcionará muy bien.Thanks, Mateo, I think it will work very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, género, neutro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
