soy pasivo
/soi pasibo/from spelling rules
The phrase "I am a bottom" in Spanish is expressed as soy pasivo.
This phrase is used by a person to indicate that they prefer the receptive role during sexual intercourse.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender of the speaker. While the default is soy pasivo, if the speaker is female, the adjective changes to soy pasiva.
Did you know?
- While pasivo is common, some regions use the term recepcionista in a slang context to describe the same role.
- In some Latin American countries, using the adjective pasivo in a non-sexual context can imply that someone is easily manipulated or lacks character.
- While English uses the word 'bottom' to describe a position, Spanish uses the adjective pasivo to describe a character trait or role.
Examples in context
- Perdón, ¿puedo decirte algo? Soy pasivo y me atraes mucho.Excuse me, can I tell you something? I am a bottom and I'm really attracted to you.
- En mis relaciones, me gusta ser el que recibe. Soy más pasivo en ese aspecto.In my relationships, I like being the one who receives. I'm more passive in that aspect.
- En la cama, soy pasivo.In bed, I am a bottom.
- No te confundas, soy pasivo.Don't get confused, I am a bottom.
- Prefiero que sepas que soy pasivo.I prefer you to know that I am a bottom.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing their sexual preferences.
- LucíaJavier, ¿cuál es tu preferencia?Javier, what is your preference?
- JavierYo soy pasivo, ¿y tú?I am a bottom, and you?
- LucíaYo prefiero ser activa.I prefer to be a top.
- JavierEntonces somos compatibles, Lucía.Then we are compatible, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
