íncel
/ˈinθel/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "incel" can be translated into Spanish as íncel. Wiktionary also lists incel.
Meaning: member of an online subculture unable to find a romantic or sexual partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| íncel | /ˈinθel/ /ˈinsel/ |
feminine, masculine |
| incel | /ˈinθel/ /ˈinsel/ |
feminine, masculine |
The term refers to a member of an online subculture who is unable to find a romantic or sexual partner.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈinθel/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, íncel is used as a general pejorative for any man displaying misogynistic behavior, regardless of his actual relationship status.
- The root of íncel traces back to the Latin word caelebs, which means 'single' or 'unmarried'.
- In Spanish social media discourse, íncel is frequently paired with the term manosfera to describe the broader ecosystem of these communities.
Examples in context
- Él es un íncel muy radical.He is a very radical incel.
- Ella dice que él actúa como un íncel.She says he acts like an incel.
- Ese foro está lleno de íncels.That forum is full of incels.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they met online.
- Daniel¿Conoces a ese chico de Internet?Do you know that guy from the Internet?
- LucíaSí, es un íncel de los peores.Yes, he is one of the worst incels.
- DanielLucía, no deberías hablar con él.Lucía, you shouldn't talk to him.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, Daniel, lo sé.Don't worry, Daniel, I know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “incel” translations and entries íncel, incel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries incel, íncel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
