el esposo
husband · wife
Hombre que está casado con otra persona.
The Spanish word "esposo" primarily means "husband" in English. It refers to a man who is married.
Meaning:
- Esposo: Husband, the male partner in a marital relationship.
Parts:
- The word esposo is a noun and can also appear with its feminine counterpart esposa, which means "wife."
Synonyms:
- Cónyuge (spouse) — more formal, gender-neutral.
- Marido (husband) — commonly used synonym for esposo.
Antonyms:
- Esposa (wife) — female partner in marriage.
Additional note:
There is another Spanish word that looks very similar: "esposas", which is the plural form of "esposa" or can mean "handcuffs." But "esposo" specifically refers to a husband.
Summary:
- Esposo: husband
- Feminine form: esposa (wife)
- Synonyms: marido, cónyuge
- Antonym: esposa
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Examples
El esposo de María es ingeniero.noun
María's husband is an engineer.
Ella espera a su esposo en casa.noun
She waits for her husband at home.
Su esposo trabaja en una oficina.noun
Her husband works in an office.
Su esposo trabaja en un hospital.noun
Her husband works in a hospital.
Mi esposo cocina muy bien.noun
My husband cooks very well.
Mi esposa me está esperando.noun
My wife is waiting for me.
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