How to Say "the couple" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the couple” is “matrimonio” — B1 level.
Examples
El matrimonio que vive al lado es muy amable.
The married couple that lives next door is very kind.
Somos un matrimonio joven y acabamos de comprar nuestra primera casa.
We are a young married couple and we just bought our first house.
El famoso matrimonio de actores anunció su separación.
The famous acting couple announced their separation.
A Singular Word for Two People
When 'matrimonio' means 'a married couple,' it refers to two people but is still a singular word. This means the verb that goes with it must also be singular. For example, 'El matrimonio es...' (The couple is...), not 'El matrimonio son...'.
Using a Plural Verb
Mistake: “El matrimonio son de Argentina.”
Correction: El matrimonio es de Argentina. (The married couple is from Argentina.) Because 'matrimonio' is a singular noun, the verb must match it.
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