Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| no binario | /ˌno biˈnaɾjo/ |
| no binarie | /ˌno biˈnaɾje/ |
| no binarix | /no binaɾiɡs/ (from spelling rules) |
The term describes individuals who identify outside the gender binary. To refer specifically to a non-binary person, you can use the formal phrase persona no binaria. Additionally, the gender-neutral pronoun elle is used for non-binary individuals.
Which one should you use?
no binario is the masculine or default neutral form, while no binaria is the feminine form. The neologism no binarie is also used, and no binarix is another variation available in the language.
How does it change in a sentence?
no binario is used when referring to a man or as the default grammatical gender in a mixed-gender group. The feminine form no binaria is used when referring to a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌno biˈnaɾjo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid trying to translate the English prefix 'non-' using the Spanish word 'sin'. For example, do not say sin binario. The correct prefix to use is no.
Did you know?
- Because Spanish is a highly gendered language, even the word 'persona' in persona no binaria remains feminine regardless of the person's identity.
- While no binarie and no binarix are common in activists' circles and social media, they are not officially recognized by the Real Academia Española, the official regulator of the language.
- In some Spanish-speaking communities, the use of x or e is spoken by replacing the sound with a schwa or a soft vowel sound that does not exist in standard Spanish.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a new acquaintance.
- AlejandroConocí a alguien que es no binario.I met someone who is non-binary.
- Elena¿Cómo se llama esa persona?What is that person's name?
- AlejandroSe llama Alex y es muy amable.Their name is Alex and they are very kind.
- ElenaMe gustaría conocer a Alex.I would like to meet Alex.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “non-binary” translations and entries no binario, no binarie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
