Boyfriend in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'boyfriend' is 'novio', pronounced NOH-byoh (IPA: /ˈnobjo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: novios).
Pronunciation: NOH-byoh
| Spanish | novio |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | NOH-byoh · /ˈnobjo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | novios |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'novio'
- Mi novio me regaló un collar.
My boyfriend gave me a necklace. - El novio de Laura toca la guitarra.
Laura's boyfriend plays the guitar. - Ella va al cine con su novio.
She goes to the movies with her boyfriend. - Los novios se casaron en junio.
The bride and groom got married in June.
Common Phrases with 'novio'
- viaje de novios
honeymoon trip
How to Use 'novio'
'Novio' covers boyfriend, fiancé, and groom — context tells you which. At a wedding, 'los novios' are the bride and groom, not 'the boyfriends'.
Regional note: Chile uses 'pololo' for boyfriend; Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador use 'enamorado'; in these countries 'novio' can imply engagement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Boyfriend' in Spanish is 'novio', pronounced NOH-byoh.
It is spelled n-o-v-i-o.
'Novio' is masculine: you say 'el novio'.
The plural of 'novio' is 'novios'.
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