masculina

Masculina is the feminine singular form of the adjective masculine in Spanish and Portuguese. It is used to describe feminine nouns that relate to masculine gender or male-associated qualities, following standard gender agreement rules in these languages. For example, in the noun phrase ropa masculina (men’s clothing), the masculine concept is expressed by the feminine noun ropa through the agreeing adjective masculina. In another context, identidad de género masculina (masculine gender identity) shows the feminine noun identidad taking the feminine form to convey the masculine attribute.

Etymology and usage: Masculina derives from Latin masculinus. In both Spanish and Portuguese, many adjectives have distinct masculine and feminine forms that agree with the gender of the noun they modify. Masculina is the feminine counterpart of masculine (masculino).

Cross-language notes: English uses masculine as the corresponding term. In Italian, the equivalent is maschile; in Romanian, masculin. While masculine or its equivalents appear in many grammatical and gender-related expressions, masculina itself is primarily a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept.

Other uses: The form can appear in compound phrases, academic discussions of gender, or as part of titles or branding in occurrences where feminine nouns describe masculine concepts. Its meaning remains tied to grammatical gender and agreement rather than representing a separate semantic category.

See also: grammatical gender; masculine; feminine; gender identity.