casados
“casados” means “married” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
married
Also: wedded
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Mis tíos están casados desde hace veinte años.
A1My aunt and uncle have been married for twenty years.
Ellos son una de las parejas casados más felices que conozco.
A2They are one of the happiest married couples I know.
married couple
Also: married people
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Los casados se fueron de luna de miel inmediatamente.
A2The married couple left for their honeymoon immediately.
Hay una sección de la iglesia dedicada solo a los casados.
B1There is a section of the church dedicated only to married people.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'casados' to refer to a group of five people: three women and two men?
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Comes from the verb *casar* (to marry). This verb traces back to the Latin word *casa*, meaning 'hut' or 'dwelling.' The idea evolved from 'settling down in a house' to 'establishing a home' and eventually 'getting married.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Casados o casadas? When do I use the masculine form?
Use 'casados' when describing two or more men, OR when describing any mixed-gender group (a man and a woman, or groups with many men and women). Only use 'casadas' if the group consists exclusively of women.
Should I use *ser* or *estar* with 'casados'?
You must use *estar* (e.g., *estamos casados*). Although marriage is a permanent commitment, Spanish treats marital status as a changeable *state* or condition, which requires the verb *estar*.