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novias

no-vyahs/ˈno.βjas/

“novias” means “girlfriends” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

girlfriends

Also: partners
NounfA1
Two young women sitting together on a park bench, smiling and holding hands.

📝 In Action

Mis hermanos presentaron a sus novias ayer.

A1

My brothers introduced their girlfriends yesterday.

Ellas son las novias de mis mejores amigos.

A1

They are my best friends' girlfriends.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ex-novias – ex-girlfriends
  • sus novias – their girlfriends

brides

NounfA2
Two women wearing white wedding dresses and holding flower bouquets.

📝 In Action

Las novias llevaban vestidos blancos muy bonitos.

A2

The brides wore very beautiful white dresses.

En la revista hay fotos de muchas novias famosas.

A2

In the magazine, there are photos of many famous brides.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desposadas (newlyweds (archaic))

Common Collocations

  • vestidos de novias – bridal gowns
  • revistas de novias – bridal magazines

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "novias" in Spanish:

brides→girlfriends→partners→

✏️ 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

👥 Word Family▼
novia(girlfriend/bride) — Noun
novio(boyfriend/groom) — Noun
noviazgo(dating period/engagement) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
lluviasrubias
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'novius', which means 'new'. This refers to someone being 'new' to a family or a 'new' spouse.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: noivas

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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).