testosterona
/testosteˈɾona/feminine
The English word "testosterone" is translated into Spanish as testosterona.
testosterona is the noun used to refer to the steroid hormone.
Meaning: steroid hormone (noun)
Which one should you use?
testosterona is the standard term, while testo is a shortened, informal version.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because testosterona is a feminine noun, it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la testosterona).
How do you pronounce it?
/testosteˈɾona/
Did you know?
- Because the word testosterona ends in -ona, which is also a common augmentative suffix in Spanish, some speakers make jokes implying the hormone itself is 'big' or 'oversized'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, referring to a person as having 'mucha testosterona' can be a way to describe someone who is acting in an overly boastful or hyper-masculine manner. It functions more as a personality critique than a medical observation.
- Even though the hormone is chemically linked to masculinity, the word testosterona is a feminine noun. This means that if you are talking about 'low testosterone', you must say testosterona baja instead of the masculine bajo.
Examples in context
- Los hombres tienen más testosterona que las mujeres.Men have more testosterone than women.This sentence is useful for comparing the levels of testosterona in men and women.Tatoeba #9161064 by Galko, translation #7714826 by Hybrid
- El médico me recomendó un análisis de testosterona.The doctor recommended a testosterone test.
- El aumento de testosterona puede mejorar el rendimiento deportivo.Increased testosterone levels can enhance athletic performance.
- Ella tiene niveles altos de testosterona.She has high levels of testosterone.
- La testosterona influye en la masa muscular.Testosterone influences muscle mass.
- El médico revisó sus niveles de testosterona.The doctor checked his testosterone levels.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing health at a medical clinic.
- DanielMe siento muy cansado últimamente.I have been feeling very tired lately.
- ElenaQuizás necesites revisar tu testosterona, Daniel.Maybe you need to check your testosterone, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Crees que sea eso?Do you think that's it?
- ElenaEs una posibilidad común.It is a common possibility.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “testosterone” translations and entries testosterona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
