Husband in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'husband' is 'esposo', pronounced ehs-POH-soh (IPA: /esˈposo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: esposos).
Pronunciation: ehs-POH-soh
| Spanish | esposo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehs-POH-soh · /esˈposo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | esposos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'esposo'
- Mi esposo y yo viajamos a Perú el año pasado.
My husband and I traveled to Peru last year. - El esposo de mi hermana es ingeniero.
My sister's husband is an engineer. - Ella busca un regalo para su esposo.
She is looking for a gift for her husband. - Los esposos bailaron toda la noche.
The married couple danced all night.
How to Use 'esposo'
'Esposo' and 'marido' both mean husband; 'esposo' is more common in Latin America, 'marido' in Spain. The plural 'los esposos' often means the married couple, and beware: 'las esposas' also means handcuffs.
Regional note: 'Marido' is the everyday word in Spain; 'esposo' dominates in Latin America.
Where This Word Fits in the Family
Spanish family words come in matched masculine and feminine pairs — hijo/hija, hermano/hermana, tío/tía, abuelo/abuela — and the masculine plural covers any mixed group, which is why mis padres means "my parents" and mis tíos means "my aunt and uncle". See every family word, the in-law vocabulary and the possessive rules in our guide to family members in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Husband' in Spanish is 'esposo', pronounced ehs-POH-soh.
It is spelled e-s-p-o-s-o.
'Esposo' is masculine: you say 'el esposo'.
The plural of 'esposo' is 'esposos'.
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