Meaning
heterosexual, straight
- sexually or romantically attracted to people of the opposite sex
In a sentence
Lo studio include sia coppie omosessuali sia coppie eterosessuali.
The study includes both homosexual and heterosexual couples.
Si identifica come eterosessuale fin da quando era adolescente.
He has identified as heterosexual since he was a teenager.
Non tutti gli individui eterosessuali condividono le stesse opinioni.
Not all heterosexual individuals share the same opinions.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eterosessuale | masculine · singular |
| eterosessuale | feminine · singular |
| eterosessuali | masculine · plural |
| eterosessuali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in '-e'; the feminine is identical ('eterosessuale'), plural is 'eterosessuali' for both.
- Can also be used as a noun ('un eterosessuale', 'un'eterosessuale').