queer

• Adjetivo que puede significar extraño o inusual, pero también se usa como término general inclusivo para personas que no son heterosexuales o cisgénero.

An adjective that can mean strange or odd, but is also used as an inclusive umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or not cisgender.

1. Unusual or strangeB2formal

   Deviating from what is normal or expected; odd or peculiar.

   raro o extraño

   • There was a queer feeling in the room after the argument.
   • He gave me a queer look when I mentioned the topic.
   • The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uneasy.

   Sinónimosabnormalbizarrecuriouseccentricoddpeculiarstrangeunconventionalunusualweird

   Antónimoscommonconventionalcustomaryeverydaynormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Sexual orientationB2informal

   Relating to a sexual or gender identity that does not correspond to established heterosexual or cisgender norms; often used as an inclusive term for LGBTQ+ people.

   Queer (orientación sexual)

   • She identifies as queer and is active in the community.
   • The event celebrates queer culture and history.
   • Many young people now use 'queer' as a positive self-descriptor.

   Sinónimosgay

   Antónimosstraight

• Sustantivo que históricamente se usó como término despectivo para referirse a un hombre homosexual, y que hoy en día se considera ofensivo. También puede designar de forma genérica a personas LGBTQ+.

A noun that was historically used as a derogatory term for a homosexual man, now considered offensive.

1. Homosexual person (potentially offensive)B2informal

   A term used to refer to a person, typically a man, who is homosexual. Historically used as a derogatory slur, but has been reclaimed by some within the LGBTQ+ community.

   Persona homosexual (potencialmente ofensivo)

   • The word 'queer' was once used as an insult against gay men.
   • Some people now use 'queer' as an inclusive term for non-heterosexual identities.
   • He identified as queer rather than gay.

   Sinónimosfagfaggotfairygayhomohomosexualpoofsodomite

• Verbo que significa estropear o arruinar algo, o poner a alguien en una situación difícil o incómoda.

A verb meaning to spoil or ruin something, or to put someone in a difficult or awkward position.

1. C1informalbritish

   To spoil or ruin something, especially a plan or effort.

   estropear, echar a perder

   • His sudden resignation queered the whole project.
   • The bad weather queered our plans for a picnic.
   • Her negative attitude queered the team's morale.

   Sinónimosdamagedisruptfoilmarruinsabotagespoilthwartunderminewreck

   Antónimosaidassistbenefitenhancefacilitatehelpimprovepromote

2. Put in a difficult positionC1informalbritish

   To put someone or something in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult situation.

   Poner en una situación difícil

   • The scandal queered his chances of getting the promotion.
   • The unexpected costs queered the company's budget.
   • His reckless behavior queered his relationship with his family.

   Sinónimoscompromiseembarrassendangerhazardimperiljeopardizethreaten