genero

Genero, written with an accent as género in Spanish, has several related but distinct meanings. In linguistics, it denotes grammatical gender, a classification system for nouns that governs agreement with articles and adjectives. In Spanish, nouns are typically masculine or feminine, and adjectives, determiners, and sometimes verbs agree in gender and number with the noun. Some languages include neuter or additional gender classes. Grammatical gender is a linguistic category and does not always reflect natural or social attributes.

In social sciences, gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, expectations, and identities associated with being male, female, or non-binary. It is distinct from biological sex, though the two are related. Gender identity is how individuals experience themselves, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth. Gender expression describes outward presentation. Norms surrounding gender vary across cultures and time, and scholars study gender equity, stereotypes, and intersectionality, as well as policy implications for rights and access.

In arts and media, genre (género) is a category used to classify works by shared conventions and themes. Examples include literary genres such as novel and poetry; film genres such as drama, comedy, and thriller; and music genres such as rock or jazz. Genre guides interpretation, marketing, and critical analysis, though many works blend conventions from multiple genres, challenging rigid boundaries.

Other uses include organizing content in libraries and education, where genre helps categorize materials. The precise meaning of género depends on context, encompassing linguistic, social, and cultural dimensions that shape its interpretation.