Wife in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'wife' is 'esposa', pronounced ehs-POH-sah (IPA: /esˈposa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: esposas).
Pronunciation: ehs-POH-sah
| Spanish | esposa |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehs-POH-sah · /esˈposa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | esposas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'esposa'
- Mi esposa cocina mejor que yo.
My wife cooks better than I do. - La esposa de mi tío es doctora.
My uncle's wife is a doctor. - Él le compró flores a su esposa.
He bought flowers for his wife. - Su esposa habla tres idiomas.
His wife speaks three languages.
How to Use 'esposa'
In Spain, 'mi mujer' (literally 'my woman') is the most natural way to say 'my wife', while Latin America prefers 'esposa'. Watch out for the plural: 'las esposas' is also the standard word for handcuffs.
Regional note: 'Mujer' for wife is standard in Spain; 'señora' is also used respectfully in Latin America ('mi señora').
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
'Wife' in Spanish is 'esposa', pronounced ehs-POH-sah.
It is spelled e-s-p-o-s-a.
'Esposa' is feminine: you say 'la esposa'.
The plural of 'esposa' is 'esposas'.
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