How to Say "ex-boyfriend" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ex-boyfriend” is “ex” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi ex me llamó anoche para desearme un feliz cumpleaños.
My ex called me last night to wish me a happy birthday.
¿Conoces a la ex de Pedro? Es muy simpática.
Do you know Pedro's ex? She's very nice.
Hemos decidido que los dos ex somos ahora buenos amigos.
We have decided that the two of us (ex-partners) are now good friends.
Gender and Articles
When using 'ex' to talk about a person, the word 'ex' itself doesn't change based on gender, but the article that goes before it does: 'el ex' (male) or 'la ex' (female).
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “Usar 'la ex' para un hombre.”
Correction: Use 'el ex' for a man and 'la ex' for a woman, regardless of the word's appearance.
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