virginal

• Describe algo que está en su estado original, puro o intacto; a menudo se usa para referirse a una persona que no ha tenido relaciones sexuales.

Describes something that is in its original, pure, or untouched state; often used to describe a person who has not had sexual intercourse.

1. Characteristic of a virginB2formal

   Relating to or having the qualities associated with a virgin, such as purity or innocence.

   Virginal

   • Her virginal white dress symbolized her innocence.
   • The painting depicted a virginal maiden in a peaceful garden.
   • He spoke of her virginal beauty in his poetry.

   Sinónimoscelibatechasteinnocentmaidenlymodestpureundefiledvestalvirgin

   Antónimoscorruptexperiencedimpuresophisticatedworldly

2. Untouched or undefiledC1formal

   Remaining in an original, pure, or unspoiled state; not altered or damaged.

   Intacto o virgen

   • The explorers discovered a virginal forest untouched by human hands.
   • The manuscript was found in a virginal state, perfectly preserved.
   • They admired the virginal snow covering the landscape.

   Sinónimoschasteimmaculateintactmaidenlypristinepureuncorruptedundefiledunsulliedvestal

   Antónimoscontaminatedcorrupteddefiledimpurepollutedsoiledstainedtainted

3. In a state of sexual virginityB2formal

   Describing someone who has not engaged in sexual intercourse.

   que conserva la virginidad

   • In some cultures, remaining virginal until marriage is highly valued.
   • The novel's protagonist is a virginal young woman navigating love.
   • She chose to stay virginal for personal and religious reasons.

   Sinónimoschastemaidenlypurevirgin

   Antónimosexperiencedunchaste

• Virginal es un instrumento musical de teclado, similar al clavecín, de forma rectangular u oblonga, popular en los siglos XVI y XVII, especialmente entre mujeres. También se usa como adjetivo que significa relativo a la virginidad o propio de una doncella.

A legless rectangular harpsichord, typically played by women during the 16th and 17th centuries.

1. Musical instrumentC1formalart

   A legless rectangular harpsichord, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, often played by women.

   Virginal (instrumento musical)

   • She played a beautiful melody on the virginal.
   • The museum displayed a well-preserved virginal from the Elizabethan era.
   • In the 17th century, the virginal was a common instrument in wealthy households.

   Sinónimospair of virginals