mujer
“mujer” means “woman” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
woman
Also: female
📝 In Action
Esa mujer es mi profesora de español.
A1That woman is my Spanish teacher.
Hay una mujer esperando en la puerta.
A1There is a woman waiting at the door.
La lucha por los derechos de la mujer es importante.
B1The fight for women's rights is important.
wife
Also: partner
📝 In Action
Mi mujer es de Argentina.
A2My wife is from Argentina.
Voy a ir al cine con mi mujer esta noche.
A2I'm going to the movies with my wife tonight.
¿Cómo se llama tu mujer?
B1What is your wife's name?
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mujer
Question 1 of 1
In the sentence 'Hablé con la mujer de mi jefe,' what does 'la mujer' most likely mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'mulier', which also meant 'woman'. It has been a core part of the language for centuries.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mujer' and 'esposa'?
Both can mean 'wife'. 'Mujer' is very common in everyday speech and sounds more informal and personal. 'Esposa' is also correct, but can sound a bit more formal or official. You can't go wrong with either, but 'mujer' is used very frequently by native speakers.
Is it okay to call a woman 'mujer' when addressing her directly?
Generally, no. You wouldn't say 'Hola, mujer' to a stranger. It's better to use 'señora' (for an older woman or to be formal), 'señorita' (for a younger woman), or just say 'perdón' (excuse me) to get her attention. 'Mujer' is used to talk *about* a woman, not usually *to* her directly.