masculinity

• Substantivo que se refere ao conjunto de qualidades, atributos ou comportamentos tradicionalmente associados aos homens ou ao sexo masculino. Pode designar tanto a condição de ser homem quanto os traços culturalmente atribuídos à masculinidade.

A noun referring to the qualities, attributes, or behaviors traditionally associated with or considered typical of men or the male sex.

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1. Characteristics of the male sexB2formal

   The set of qualities, appearances, and biological traits typically associated with being male.

   Masculinidade

   • The study examined biological markers of masculinity in different species.
   • Traditional views of masculinity often emphasize physical strength.
   • Her research focused on the hormonal aspects of masculinity.

   Sinônimosmachismomalenessmanhoodmanlinessvirility

2. Socially expected male behaviorB2formal

   The trait of exhibiting actions, attitudes, and roles culturally considered typical or appropriate for men.

   Masculinidade

   • He was raised with very rigid ideas of masculinity.
   • Modern masculinity embraces emotional expression as healthy.
   • The film challenges traditional depictions of masculinity by showing vulnerability.

   Sinônimosmachismomanhoodmanlinessvirility

   Antônimosfemininity