🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

virilidade

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vee-ree-lee-da-jee

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Virility/vɪˈrɪl.ɪ.ti/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A virilidade dele era evidente em sua postura."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; masculinity.

    "His virility was evident in his confident demeanor and athletic build."
  2. 2

    A characteristic traditionally associated with men, often linked to physical strength and sexual potency.

    "The advertisement emphasized the virility of the product, appealing to male consumers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'virility' originates from the Latin 'virilitas', which means 'manliness' or 'masculinity'. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting societal views on male strength and vigor.

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