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How to Say "matrimonial" in Spanish

The Spanish word formatrimonialis matrimonialA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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adjectiveA2
formal or legal contexts
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Examples

He reservado una habitación con una cama matrimonial.

I have booked a room with a double bed.

Ellos están tratando de resolver sus problemas matrimoniales.

They are trying to resolve their marital problems.

El contrato matrimonial define cómo se reparten los bienes.

The marriage contract defines how assets are divided.

The 'One-Size-Fits-All' Ending

This word is neutral, meaning it doesn't change its ending for masculine or feminine nouns. You say 'el problema matrimonial' and 'la cama matrimonial' using the exact same form.

Word Order

In Spanish, describing words usually follow the thing they describe. So, instead of saying 'marital problems,' you say 'problemas matrimoniales'.

Avoid 'Matrimonila'

Mistake:La relación matrimonila.

Correction: La relación matrimonial. Words ending in 'l' in Spanish don't add an 'a' to become feminine; they stay the same.

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