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boda

BO-daˈboða

“boda” means “wedding” in Spanish (The ceremony or celebration of a marriage.).

wedding

Also: nuptials, marriage
NounfA1
A cheerful illustration of a bride in a white dress and a groom in a suit holding hands, standing under a simple floral arch, symbolizing a wedding ceremony.

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La boda es el sábado por la tarde.

A1

The wedding is on Saturday afternoon.

Fuimos a la boda de mi prima en México.

A2

We went to my cousin's wedding in Mexico.

Están planeando una boda muy grande con más de doscientos invitados.

B1

They are planning a very big wedding with more than two hundred guests.

La pareja celebró sus bodas de plata con una fiesta familiar.

B2

The couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a family party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • casamiento (wedding (more common in some regions))
  • matrimonio (marriage (can mean the ceremony or the state))
  • enlace (union, wedding (more formal))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vestido de boda – wedding dress
  • tarta de boda – wedding cake
  • anillo de boda – wedding ring
  • boda civil – civil ceremony / courthouse wedding
  • boda religiosa – religious wedding
  • lista de bodas – wedding registry

Idioms & Expressions

  • ir de boda – To go to a wedding, to attend a wedding.
  • una boda por todo lo alto – A lavish, grand, or spectacular wedding.
  • De una boda sale otra boda. – A saying meaning that weddings often inspire other couples to get married.

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Words that translate to "boda" in Spanish:

marriage→nuptials→wedding→

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Quick Quiz: boda

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly describes a couple who has been married for a long time?

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It comes from the Latin word 'vota', which is the plural of 'votum', meaning 'vow' or 'promise'. This connects directly to the wedding vows, the promises two people make to each other during the ceremony.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: bodaCatalan: boda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'boda' and 'casamiento'?

'Boda' is the most common and universally understood word for 'wedding' in Spanish. 'Casamiento' means the same thing but is used more frequently in certain countries, like Argentina and Uruguay. If you're not sure which to use, 'boda' is always a safe bet.

How do I say 'wedding anniversary'?

The most direct translation is 'aniversario de bodas'. You'll also hear people refer to special anniversaries like the 25th as 'las bodas de plata' (the silver wedding) and the 50th as 'las bodas de oro' (the golden wedding).