Woordenboek
Engels - Spaans
Gay
ɡeɪ
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
400 - 500
400 - 500
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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
alegre / feliz, homosexual, colorido / brillante
Betekenissen van Gay in het Spaans
alegre / feliz
Voorbeeld:
She was gay and cheerful at the party.
Ella estaba alegre y feliz en la fiesta.
The children's laughter filled the room with a gay atmosphere.
La risa de los niños llenaba la habitación con un ambiente alegre.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: General use to describe someone's mood or a cheerful atmosphere
Opmerking: This is the most common translation of 'gay' in Spanish, meaning happy or joyful.
homosexual
Voorbeeld:
He came out as gay last year.
El salió del clóset como homosexual el año pasado.
The movie features a gay couple as the main characters.
La película presenta a una pareja homosexual como personajes principales.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to someone who is homosexual
Opmerking: In Spanish, 'gay' primarily refers to homosexuality, similar to its English usage.
colorido / brillante
Voorbeeld:
The parade was full of gay costumes and decorations.
El desfile estaba lleno de trajes y decoraciones coloridas.
The artist used a palette of gay colors in the painting.
El artista utilizó una paleta de colores brillantes en la pintura.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Describing something as colorful or bright
Opmerking: In this context, 'gay' is used to describe vibrant and lively colors or appearances.
Synoniemen van Gay
lesbian
Lesbian refers to a woman who is attracted to other women.
Voorbeeld: She identified as a lesbian and was proud of her identity.
Opmerking: Lesbian specifically refers to women, whereas 'gay' can refer to both men and women.
queer
Queer is an umbrella term used by some to describe non-heterosexual orientations.
Voorbeeld: He is a proud queer activist advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Opmerking: Queer is a more inclusive and diverse term that can encompass various sexual orientations and gender identities.
LGBT
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.
Voorbeeld: The organization focuses on supporting the LGBT community.
Opmerking: LGBT is an acronym that encompasses a broader range of sexual orientations and gender identities compared to just 'gay'.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Gay
Coming out of the closet
This phrase means revealing one's homosexuality or sexual orientation that had been kept secret.
Voorbeeld: She decided to come out of the closet and tell her family she is gay.
Opmerking: The phrase 'coming out of the closet' specifically refers to revealing one's sexual orientation, whereas 'gay' is a general term for homosexuality.
Pride parade
A pride parade is a public event celebrating LGBTQ+ identity and promoting visibility and acceptance.
Voorbeeld: They attended the pride parade to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Opmerking: While 'gay' is a term referring to homosexuality, 'pride parade' is an event that celebrates LGBTQ+ identities in general.
Same-sex marriage
This refers to a legally recognized marriage between two people of the same sex.
Voorbeeld: They legalized same-sex marriage in their country last year.
Opmerking: The phrase 'same-sex marriage' specifically addresses the legal union of two individuals of the same gender, in contrast to the broader term 'gay.'
Love is love
This phrase emphasizes that love between individuals, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, is equal and valid.
Voorbeeld: No matter who you love, remember that love is love.
Opmerking: While 'gay' is a term specifically related to homosexuality, 'love is love' focuses on the universal concept of love.
In the closet
To be 'in the closet' means to keep one's sexual orientation or true feelings hidden or secret.
Voorbeeld: He's in the closet about his true feelings for his friend.
Opmerking: The phrase 'in the closet' refers to hiding one's sexual orientation, while 'gay' is a term describing homosexuality openly.
Queer community
The queer community includes individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and may not conform to traditional gender or sexual norms.
Voorbeeld: The queer community organized a fundraiser for LGBTQ+ youth.
Opmerking: While 'gay' specifically refers to homosexual individuals, 'queer community' is a broader term encompassing diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Rainbow flag
The rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.
Voorbeeld: During Pride Month, many buildings are decorated with rainbow flags.
Opmerking: Unlike 'gay,' which refers to homosexuality, the 'rainbow flag' is a symbol representing the LGBTQ+ community as a whole.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Gay
Fruit
Fruit is a slang term often used to refer to a gay man in a somewhat derogatory or humorous manner.
Voorbeeld: He's a fruit; he always knows the latest gossip about everyone.
Opmerking: Fruit is a derogatory term that can be offensive if used in a disrespectful way.
Fag
Fag is a derogatory term historically used to insult gay men. Some individuals in the LGBTQ+ community have reclaimed and use it in a non-harmful way.
Voorbeeld: He called him a fag, but it was meant as a joke among friends.
Opmerking: Fag is a highly derogatory term that should generally be avoided in respectful conversation.
Sparkle
Sparkle is a slang term sometimes used to refer to someone who is gay or queer, often in a positive and whimsical manner.
Voorbeeld: She's got a lot of sparkle; her energy is infectious.
Opmerking: Sparkle can be seen as stereotypical and may not be appropriate in all contexts.
Friend of Dorothy
Friend (or Friend of Dorothy) is a discreet way to refer to someone who is gay, especially in situations where being open about one's sexuality may be unsafe or uncomfortable.
Voorbeeld: Do you know if she's a friend of Dorothy? I want to make sure she feels welcome.
Opmerking: The term originates from a historical reference to Judy Garland's character in the Wizard of Oz, and it may not be widely understood by younger generations.
Rainbow
Rainbow is sometimes used as a discreet way to refer to someone who is gay, particularly in environments where one's sexuality might not be openly discussed.
Voorbeeld: She's wearing a lot of rainbow colors today; she must be feeling festive.
Opmerking: Rainbow is a euphemistic term that hints at someone's sexual orientation without explicitly stating it.
Flaming
Flaming is a slang term used to describe someone who is overtly and typically effeminately gay.
Voorbeeld: His outfit is so flaming; he always knows how to make a statement.
Opmerking: Flaming can be seen as stereotypical and may be considered offensive by some individuals.
Gay - Voorbeelden
English: He came out as gay last year.
Él salió del armario como gay el año pasado.
English: The gay community is fighting for equal rights.
La comunidad gay está luchando por los derechos iguales.
English: She has a crush on a girl, she might be gay.
Ella tiene un enamoramiento por una chica, podría ser gay.
Grammatica van Gay
Gay - Eigennaam (Proper noun) / Eigennaam, enkelvoud (Proper noun, singular)
Lemma: gay
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, vergrotende trap (Adjective, comparative): gayer
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, overtreffende trap (Adjective, superlative): gayest
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): gay
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): gays
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): gay
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
gay bevat 1 lettergrepen: gay
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈgā
gay , ˈgā (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Gay - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
gay: 400 - 500 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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