muy femenina
/mui femenina/from spelling rules
muy femenina is the Spanish way to say girly girl.
Meaning: feminine woman (noun)
Did you know?
- To describe a girl who is the opposite of muy femenina, Spanish speakers often use the term marimacho, a word that combines 'woman' and 'male'.
- The word muy shares a common ancestor with the Latin word 'multus', which is the root of the English word 'multiply'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of a 'girly girl' is often captured by the adjective coqueta, which implies someone who is 'flirtatious' or 'fond of dressing up'. Using muy femenina can sometimes sound more like a formal description of biological or social sex rather than a personality trait.
Examples in context
- Ella es una mujer muy femenina.She is a very feminine woman.
- Mi hermana siempre ha sido muy femenina.My sister has always been very feminine.
- Busco una pareja que sea muy femenina.I am looking for a partner who is very feminine.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing Lucía's style at a cafe.
- DanielLucía, te ves muy elegante hoy.Lucía, you look very elegant today.
- LucíaGracias, me gusta sentirme muy femenina.Thanks, I like feeling very feminine.
- DanielSe nota, ese estilo te queda muy bien.It shows, that style suits you very well.
- LucíaEs parte de mi personalidad.It is part of my personality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
