la mujer
woman
Persona adulta de sexo femenino.
Definition & meaning
Mujer means woman, an adult female person. It can also mean wife in the context of a marriage or partnership.
- Es una mujer fuerte. — She is a strong woman.
- Mi mujer es médica. — My wife is a doctor.
Grammar & Word origin
Mujer is a feminine noun: la mujer; plural: las mujeres. It comes from Latin mulier, meaning “woman.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- dama — “lady”; more formal or associated with polite behavior.
- esposa — “wife”; specifically refers to a married woman.
- hombre — “man”; a common counterpart when referring to gender.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La mujer camina por el parque cada mañana.noun
The woman walks through the park every morning.
La mujer compra el pan en la tienda.noun
The woman buys the bread in the store.
La mujer lee un libro interesante.noun
The woman reads an interesting book.
Aquella mujer es rubia.noun
That woman is blonde.
La mujer cocina en la cocina.noun
The woman cooks in the kitchen.
La mujer compra pan en la tienda.noun
The woman buys bread at the store.
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