omosessuale
/ˌo.mo.ses.suˈa.le/feminine, masculine
The English word 'homosexual' is translated into Italian as omosessuale.
The term omosessuale is used as an adjective to describe someone who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person who has this attraction.
Meaning: sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word omosessuale is invariant for gender in the singular, meaning the same form is used for both masculine and feminine subjects. To form the plural, use omosessuali.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌo.mo.ses.suˈa.le/. The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the phrase fare coming out is used to describe the process of revealing one's homosexuality, rather than using a translated Italian equivalent.
- While omosessuale is a standard term, the prefix omo- in this context is a direct descendant of the Greek homos meaning 'same', whereas in many other Italian words, the prefix omo- refers to 'man' or 'human'.
- The term omosessuale was historically used in Italian medical and legal texts to pathologize the attraction before it became a standard identity label.
Examples in context
- Sono una donna omosessuale.I'm a homosexual woman.This sentence is useful for identifying as a homosexual woman.Tatoeba #4115766 by Guybrush88, translation #2786476 by _undertoad
- Non sono omosessuale, ma bisessuale.I'm not homosexual, but bisexual.This sentence is useful for distinguishing between being homosexual and bisexual.Tatoeba #3749994 by Guybrush88, translation #9770523 by helloroto
- La ricerca ha documentato il comportamento omosessuale in vari animali.Research has documented homosexual behavior in various animals.This sentence is useful for discussing homosexual behavior in animals.Tatoeba #13258589 by Nuel, translation #13258588 by Nuel
- Luca è un ragazzo omosessuale molto rispettato nella comunità LGBTQ+.Luca is a homosexual guy who is highly respected within the LGBTQ+ community.
- L'accettazione delle persone omosessuali è fondamentale per una società aperta e inclusiva.Acceptance of homosexual people is crucial for an open and inclusive society.
- Stefano è un ragazzo gay e sta vivendo una bellissima storia d'amore.Stefano is a gay guy and is experiencing a beautiful love story.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing a character in a movie.
- ChiaraQuel personaggio è un uomo omosessuale.That character is a homosexual man.
- MatteoSì, lo è.Yes, he is.
- ChiaraÈ una storia molto dolce.It is a very sweet story.
- MatteoConcordo con te, Chiara.I agree with you, Chiara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homosexual” translations and entries omosessuale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries omosessuale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
