marido
“marido” means “husband” in Spanish (The man a person is married to.).
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Mi marido es de México.
A1My husband is from Mexico.
¿Cómo se llama tu marido?
A1What is your husband's name?
Ella va al cine con su marido todos los viernes.
A2She goes to the movies with her husband every Friday.
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Words that translate to "marido" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: marido
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If a woman says, 'Voy a la tienda con mi ___,' which word correctly fills the blank to mean 'husband'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'maritus,' which also meant 'husband' or 'related to marriage.' It's connected to the idea of a male partner.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'marido' and 'esposo'?
They both mean 'husband' and are often used interchangeably. 'Marido' is very common in everyday, casual conversation. 'Esposo' can sound a little more formal or official, like what you might see on a legal document, but it's also used in daily speech. You can't go wrong with either!
How do I say 'wife'?
The most common words for 'wife' are 'mujer' (which also means 'woman') and 'esposa'. 'Mi mujer' and 'mi esposa' are both correct and very common.