virgen

masc./fem.

adjective, noun

1. virgin
sexual experience
- Ella es virgen.She is a virgin.
- Él aún es virgen.He is still a virgin.
- ¿Eres virgen?Are you a virgin?
2. untouched, unspoiled
nature
Common combinations
- playa virgen — unspoiled beach
- bosque virgen — virgin forest
- territorio virgen — uncharted territory
- Vimos una playa virgen.We saw an unspoiled beach.
- El bosque virgen está lejos del pueblo.The virgin forest is far from the village.
- Es un territorio virgen para la ciencia.It is uncharted territory for science.
3. virgin, unrefined
oil
Common combinations
- aceite de oliva virgen — virgin olive oil
- aceite virgen extra — extra virgin oil
- Este aceite de oliva es virgen.This olive oil is virgin.
- El aceite virgen no se ha refinado.Virgin oil has not been refined.
- La etiqueta dice «aceite virgen extra».The label says “extra virgin oil.”
4. the Virgin Mary
Mary, mother of Jesus
Common combinations
- la Virgen María — the Virgin Mary
- la Virgen del Carmen — Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- La Virgen es venerada en muchas iglesias.The Virgin Mary is venerated in many churches.
- La imagen de la Virgen está en el altar.The image of the Virgin Mary is on the altar.
- Hoy celebran a la Virgen del Carmen.Today they celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Same root

virginidadvirginal