casamiento
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Fuimos al casamiento de mi primo el sábado pasado.
A2We went to my cousin's wedding last Saturday.
El casamiento civil es un trámite rápido.
B1The civil marriage is a quick legal process.
💡 Grammar Points
It's a masculine word
Since it ends in -o, it is almost always masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el casamiento'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Casamiento vs. Casado
Mistake: "Using 'casamiento' to describe a person."
Correction: Use 'casamiento' for the event, but use 'casado' or 'casada' to say a person is married.
⭐ Usage Tips
Casamiento vs. Boda
In many countries like Argentina or Uruguay, 'casamiento' is the standard word for the whole wedding event. In Spain, 'boda' is much more frequent.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: casamiento
Question 1 of 1
Which word would you use to describe the party and ceremony when two people marry?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'casamiento' and 'boda'?
Technically, 'casamiento' can refer to both the legal union and the event, while 'boda' is almost exclusively used for the celebration/party. However, in daily life, most people use them as synonyms.