matrimonio de buena fe
/matɾimonjo de bwena fe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bona fide marriage" is translated into Spanish as matrimonio de buena fe.
This phrase is used in legal and administrative contexts, particularly in immigration law, to describe a marriage based on genuine intent.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun 'matrimonio' to 'matrimonios', while the prepositional phrase 'de buena fe' remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- The word matrimonio is etymologically linked to the concept of a 'mother', deriving from the Latin māter through the ancient root for maternal roles.
- In Spanish, the word matrimonio does not just refer to the legal bond of marriage but is also the common noun used to describe the couple themselves, such as in the phrase 'el matrimonio salió a caminar'.
- Beyond immigration law, buena fe is a foundational legal pillar called the 'principio de buena fe' which creates a legal presumption that individuals act honestly until proven otherwise.
Examples in context
- Debemos demostrar que tenemos un matrimonio de buena fe.We must prove that we have a bona fide marriage.
- El oficial cuestionó si era un matrimonio de buena fe.The officer questioned if it was a bona fide marriage.
- Toda la evidencia apoya nuestro matrimonio de buena fe.All the evidence supports our bona fide marriage.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing documents for their immigration interview.
- MaríaNecesitamos más fotos para probar nuestro matrimonio de buena fe.We need more photos to prove our bona fide marriage.
- AlejandroTengo muchas fotos de nuestras vacaciones juntos.I have many photos of our vacations together.
- MaríaEso ayudará mucho con los papeles del trámite.That will help a lot with the paperwork for the process.
- AlejandroClaro, porque nuestro amor es real, Alejandro.Of course, because our love is real, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fe, matrimonio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
