gay

adjective GAY Rare

Origin: English loanword adopted directly into Spanish.

Usage Note

Gay is used in Spanish exactly as in English and is the standard neutral term for gay men and, by extension, the broader LGBTQ+ community (la comunidad gay). It is invariable in form — the same spelling for masculine, feminine, and plural. The older Spanish term homosexual is now considered more clinical; gay is the everyday word across all Spanish-speaking countries.

Examples

"La pareja gay celebró su boda en Madrid."

Natural Translation

The gay couple celebrated their wedding in Madrid.

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