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Mi esposo es médico.
A1My husband is a doctor.
Voy al cine con mi esposo esta noche.
A1I'm going to the movies with my husband tonight.
El esposo de María es muy amable.
A2Maria's husband is very kind.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Gender: Esposo / Esposa
Spanish has specific words for partners based on gender. Use 'esposo' for a male husband and 'esposa' for a female wife. The ending tells you who you're talking about!
The Plural 'Los Esposos'
To talk about a married couple (a husband and wife together), you can use the plural form 'los esposos'. Even though it ends in '-os', it refers to both people.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'el' instead of 'mi'
Mistake: "Voy con el esposo al mercado."
Correction: Voy con mi esposo al mercado. (I'm going with my husband to the market). When talking about your own husband, you need to use 'mi' (my), just like in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Esposo vs. Marido
'Esposo' and 'marido' both mean 'husband'. 'Esposo' can sometimes sound a little more formal or official (like on a document), but in everyday conversation, people use them both. Don't worry too much about picking the 'wrong' one!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: esposo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly talks about 'a husband'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'esposo' and 'marido'?
They both mean 'husband' and are extremely common. Some people feel 'esposo' is a bit more formal or 'proper', while 'marido' is more everyday and casual. In reality, you can use them almost interchangeably without any problem.
How do I say 'husband and wife'?
You can say 'esposo y esposa'. A very common shortcut is to use the plural form 'los esposos', which means 'the spouses' and refers to the couple together.