novias
/no-vyahs/
girlfriends
Novias can refer to girlfriends in a romantic relationship.
📝 In Action
Mis hermanos presentaron a sus novias ayer.
A1My brothers introduced their girlfriends yesterday.
Ellas son las novias de mis mejores amigos.
A1They are my best friends' girlfriends.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one girlfriend, we just add an 's' to 'novia' to get 'novias'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Girlfriends with Friends
Mistake: "Using 'novias' to mean female friends."
Correction: Use 'amigas' for female friends. 'Novias' almost always implies a romantic relationship.
⭐ Usage Tips
Who are they?
When you use the feminine 'novias,' you are referring to a group of women who are in a relationship.
Novias also translates to brides on their wedding day.
📝 In Action
Las novias llevaban vestidos blancos muy bonitos.
A2The brides wore very beautiful white dresses.
En la revista hay fotos de muchas novias famosas.
A2In the magazine, there are photos of many famous brides.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Wedding' Meaning
Even though it is the same word, context tells you if someone is a 'girlfriend' or a 'bride.' If there is a cake and a priest, it means 'bride'!
⭐ Usage Tips
Planning a Wedding
If you go to a shop for 'novias,' you are looking for wedding-related items, not searching for a partner!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: novias
Question 1 of 2
If you are at a wedding expo looking at 'vestidos de novias', what are you looking at?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'novias' mean 'friends'?
No. While in English you might say 'girlfriends' to mean female friends, in Spanish 'novias' always implies a romantic relationship. Use 'amigas' for non-romantic friends.
Is there a difference between 'novias' and 'esposas'?
Yes. 'Novias' are either girlfriends or brides on the wedding day. 'Esposas' are wives (people who are already married).