Maschio

Maschio is an Italian word meaning "male." It is used to denote the masculine gender in humans and animals.

• Gender and Sex: In biological terms, maschio refers to the sex that produces sperm. In terms of gender, it refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of people.

• Usage: The term is commonly used in everyday conversation, scientific literature, and official documentation to specify the sex of an individual or animal.

• Grammar: Maschio can be used as a noun (e.g., "È un maschio" - "He is a male") or as an adjective (e.g., "animale maschio" - "male animal"). It is generally considered grammatically masculine.

• Synonyms: Common synonyms in Italian include uomo (man, specifically for humans) and sesso maschile (male sex).

• Antonyms: The antonym of maschio is femmina (female).