macho

Meanings

• adjective

  A masculine male animal, especially one that is strong and courageous.

  - "El toro es un macho fuerte y valiente."
  - "The bull is a macho strong and brave."

• noun

  A man who embodies traditional masculine ideals, such as strength, courage, and assertiveness.

  - "El hombre era un macho que nunca se rendía."
  - "The man was a macho who never gave up."

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Synonyms

macho man

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with macho
macho , loco , joco , oco

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Variants

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macho , machos , anti-macho

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Etymology

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Del español macho, 'male, masculine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term macho comes from the Spanish word for male or masculine.

2. In some Spanish-speaking cultures, machismo is still a deeply ingrained aspect of society and can be seen in various aspects of daily life, from gender roles to social norms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feminismo: A social and political movement advocating for the rights and equality of women.

2. Toxic masculinity: A harmful form of masculinity that reinforces traditional gender roles and can lead to harmful behaviors, such as violence and emotional suppression.

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Culture

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In Spanish-speaking cultures, the term macho is often used to describe men who embody traditional masculine ideals, such as strength, courage, and assertiveness. This concept of machismo has been the subject of much debate and criticism, as it can also lead to toxic masculinity and gender inequality.

How to Memorize "macho"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong and courageous bull or a man embodying traditional masculine ideals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word macho with strength, courage, and traditional masculine ideals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Macho is a manly, courageous, and heroic ox.'

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