transgénero
/tɾansˈxeneɾo/
The English word 'transgender' is translated into Spanish as transgénero.
This term is used to describe a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Broadly, it refers to anyone whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex.
Meaning: (broadly) of a person: having a gender (identity) which is different from one’s assigned sex, (strictly) of a person: having a gender (identity) which is opposite from the sex one was assigned at birth (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a transgender person as a noun, you can use transgénero or transgénera depending on the gender of the person being described.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾansˈxeneɾo/
Did you know?
- The word género in transgénero is used for both 'gender' and 'genre' in Spanish, meaning the same word describes a person's identity and a category of music or film.
- In Spain, the phrase persona trans is frequently used to prioritize the humanity of the individual over the adjective, moving away from using transgénero as a noun.
- Because género is a masculine noun in Spanish, a person might refer to themselves as un transgénero even if they identify as female.
Examples in context
- Muchas personas transgénero sienten disforia de género.Many transgender people experience gender dysphoria.This sentence illustrates the use of transgénero when discussing gender dysphoria.Tatoeba #5990734 by indef, translation #5589616 by zumley
- Tom es transgénero.Tom is transgender.This sentence shows how to use transgénero to describe a person's identity.Tatoeba #5990738 by indef, translation #5050559 by Hybrid
- La palabra «cisgénero» se refiere a alguien que no es transgénero.The word "cisgender" refers to someone who is not transgender.This sentence uses transgénero to define the term 'cisgender' through contrast.Tatoeba #5990752 by indef, translation #4512361 by shekitten
- Es importante respetar la identidad de una persona transgénero.It is important to respect the identity of a transgender person.
- Nuestro centro está comprometido con el apoyo a personas de género diverso.Our center is committed to supporting individuals of diverse gender.
- Ella es trans y se siente segura en su identidad de género.She is trans and feels secure in her gender identity.
- Mi amiga es transgénero y vive su vida auténticamente.My friend is transgender and lives her life authentically.
- La lucha por los derechos de las personas transgénero es fundamental en nuestra sociedad.The fight for transgender rights is crucial in our society.
- Ser un aliado de las personas trans es importante para crear una comunidad inclusiva.Being an ally for transgender individuals is important for creating an inclusive community.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new documentary at a cafe.
- LucíaVi un documental muy interesante sobre una persona transgénero.I saw a very interesting documentary about a transgender person.
- Javier¿De verdad? ¿Trata sobre la vida de un hombre transgénero?Really? Does it deal with the life of a transgender man?
- LucíaSí, Javier, es una historia muy conmovedora.Yes, Javier, it is a very moving story.
- JavierMe gustaría verlo algún día.I would like to see it someday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transgender” translations and entries transgénero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
