ex
/ˈeɡs/
In Spanish, ex means a person who was previously a romantic partner.
The term ex is used to refer to a former romantic partner. You can use it informally with possessive pronouns, such as mi ex (my ex) or with indefinite articles, such as un ex (an ex).
How does it change in a sentence?
The prefix ex- can be attached to nouns like marido or esposo to indicate a former status.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeɡs/
Did you know?
- While in English you might say 'my ex', in Spanish it is common to hear people say mi ex followed immediately by the person's name, as if it were a title.
- When using ex as a prefix, such as in exalumno (former student), it is often written without a hyphen, unlike the more common English usage of 'ex-student'.
- Some Spanish speakers use the diminutive ex-parejita to mock the perceived insignificance or cuteness of a former couple's relationship.
Examples in context
- Tom es mi ex.Tom is my ex.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as your ex using ex.Tatoeba #2343136 by hayastan, translation #2273303 by CK
- Ese es su exmarido.That's her ex-husband.This sentence shows how to use the term to describe an ex-husband.Tatoeba #10051369 by manufrutos, translation #10049981 by ddnktr
- Sami es el exesposo de tu tía.Sami is your aunt's ex-husband.Tatoeba #7981385 by pchamorro, translation #6325895 by OsoHombre
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about someone's recent breakup at a cafe.
- Javier¿Viste a tu ex ayer?Did you see your ex yesterday?
- LucíaNo, no quiero ver a mi ex.No, I don't want to see my ex.
- JavierEntiendo, es una situación difícil.I understand, it is a difficult situation.
- LucíaSí, Javier, es muy complicado.Yes, Javier, it is very complicated.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ex, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
