sponsa
The Latin word for bride is sponsa.
sponsa refers to a woman who has been betrothed or is currently engaged. It is the feminine counterpart to sponsus, which means groom.
Meaning: woman in the context of her own wedding (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When the bride is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative singular form sponsam. To indicate possession or relationship (of the bride), use the genitive singular form sponsae.
Did you know?
- Roman brides often wore a flammeum, a bright saffron-yellow or reddish veil, which was intended to confuse evil spirits.
- The English word 'sponsor' shares the same root as sponsa, as both originate from the act of pledging one's word for someone else.
- Unlike the modern 'bride', a Roman sponsa would often undergo a ritual called confarreatio, involving a cake made of spelt wheat.
Examples in context
- Licet sponsam osculo contingere.You may kiss the bride.This sentence shows the use of sponsa as a direct object.Tatoeba #10765898 by carlosalberto, translation #1454027 by Eldad
- Sodales atque sponsus certatim celebrant sponsam.The companions and the groom compete in praising the bride.Tatoeba #12371349 by carlosalberto, translation #12371382 by carlosalberto
- Colloquentibus sponsis, fratres sponsae apparent.The bride and groom are talking when the bride's brothers appear.This sentence shows the use of the genitive form sponsae to indicate the brothers of the bride.Tatoeba #12371390 by carlosalberto, translation #12371408 by carlosalberto
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Example conversation
Lucius and Claudia are discussing the upcoming wedding preparations.
- LuciusUbi est sponsa nunc?Where is the bride now?
- ClaudiaSponsa in cubiculo est.The bride is in the bedroom.
- LuciusEstne sponsa parata?Is the bride ready?
- ClaudiaIta, mox huc veniet.Yes, she will come here soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
