cortejo nupcial
/koɾtexo nubθjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'bridal party' is translated into Spanish as cortejo nupcial.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'nuptial procession'.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾtexo nubθjal/
Did you know?
- If you use the word cortejo in a non-wedding context, it can actually mean a 'procession' of cars or a funeral procession.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the 'bridal party' is not just a group of friends, but is often legally or formally composed of 'padrinos' and 'madrinas' who act as godparents and sponsors for the couple.
- While cortejo means 'procession', the word cortejar means 'to court' or 'to woo' someone, linking the physical line of people to the act of romantic pursuit.
Examples in context
- El cortejo nupcial se veía muy eleganteThe bridal party looked very elegant
- El cortejo nupcial caminará hacia el altar.The bridal party will walk toward the altar.
- Ella quiere un cortejo nupcial muy pequeño.She wants a very small bridal party.
- ¿Ya elegiste a los miembros del cortejo nupcial?Have you already chosen the members of the bridal party?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are planning a wedding.
- DanielSofía, ¿ya elegiste al cortejo nupcial?Sofía, have you chosen the bridal party yet?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, ya invité a mis mejores amigas.Yes, Daniel, I already invited my best friends.
- DanielEs un grupo pequeño para el cortejo nupcial.It is a small group for a bridal party.
- SofíaPrefiero que sea algo íntimo y sencillo.I prefer it to be something intimate and simple.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
