trans
/ˈtɾans/
The Spanish word trans means "transgender" (adjective).
Meaning: transgender (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective meaning "transgender", the form trans remains invariant regardless of the gender or number of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾans/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, using trans as a noun to refer to a person can be seen as reductive or offensive, whereas using it as an adjective is generally accepted.
- The word trans is a clipping of the longer term transexual.
- While trans is an invariant adjective, the related word sexual follows standard Spanish grammar and changes to match the gender of the person described.
Examples in context
- Las grasas trans hacen mal a la salud.Trans fats are bad for your health.This sentence shows how trans can also refer to fats in a biological or nutritional context.Tatoeba #5990728 by indef, translation #1107293 by Scott
- Mary es trans.Mary is trans.This sentence shows how to use trans to describe a person's identity.Tatoeba #5990750 by indef, translation #10770851 by hecko
- Argelia ha destinado fondos para la construcción de la carretera Transahariana.Algeria has earmarked funds to build the Trans-Sahara Highway.This sentence demonstrates how trans is used as a prefix for geographical routes like the Trans-Sahara Highway.Tatoeba #10063074 by manufrutos, translation #10062360 by Amastan
- Me gustaría aprender más sobre los derechos de las personas transgénero en nuestro país.I would like to learn more about the rights of transgender people in our country.
- La clínica ofrece servicios de apoyo médico a personas transexuales.The clinic offers medical support services to transexual people.
- Ayer conocí a una persona "trans" en el barrio.Yesterday I met a "trans" person in the neighborhood.
- La comunidad transgénero en América Latina enfrenta muchos desafíos.The transgender community in Latin America faces many challenges.
- En España, la legislación actual protege los derechos de las personas trans.In Spain, current legislation protects the rights of trans people.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new character in a TV series.
- LucíaLa protagonista de la serie es trans.The protagonist of the series is trans.
- DanielEs una historia muy bonita.It is a very beautiful story.
- LucíaSí, Daniel, me encantó su evolución.Yes, Daniel, I loved her evolution.
- DanielEs verdad, es un gran personaje.It's true, she is a great character.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trans” translations and entries trans, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trans, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
