sexo
1. Either of the two divisions of organisms distinguished as male or female
The sex of the baby will be revealed at the ultrasound appointment.
O sexo do bebê será revelado na consulta de ultrassom.
2. Sexual intercourse or sexual activity
They had sex for the first time last weekend.
Eles tiveram relações sexuais pela primeira vez no fim de semana passado.
3. The instinct or attraction drawing individuals to unite for reproductive purposes
Sex is a fundamental biological drive in humans.
O sexo é um impulso biológico fundamental nos seres humanos.
4. To determine the sex of something
The veterinarian will sex the chicks to separate males from females.
O veterinário vai determinar o sexo dos pintinhos para separar machos de fêmeas.
In Brazilian culture, discussions about sex are becoming increasingly open, especially among younger generations, though traditional conservative values still exist in certain communities. In the USA, sex education and sexual openness vary significantly by region and community, with more progressive attitudes in urban areas. The word is used clinically in medical contexts across both cultures but carries different social connotations depending on context and audience.
NYC Slang
getting busy, doing it, getting laid, hook up
Related Idioms & Phrases
sex appeal - strong physical attractiveness
safe sex - sexual activity using contraception to prevent disease
sex drive - libido or sexual desire
the opposite sex - people of a different gender
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