esposo
neutral, common
In Puerto Rico “husband” is esposo or marido. Both are used in daily speech and both mean a married man. It is also called Mi esposo.
Meaning: married man (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| esposo | neutral, common |
| Marido | everyday |
| Mi esposo | possessive |
Say mi esposo when you introduce him or talk about him. Marido is just as correct and often sounds a little more casual.
Which one should you use?
Esposo is also what you read on forms and hear in formal talk. Pareja means partner and fits unmarried couples.
How does it change in a sentence?
The wife is esposa or mujer. The plural esposos can mean a married couple.
Did you know?
- In Spanish the plural esposos covers a married couple, so los esposos Rivera means Mr. and Mrs. Rivera.
Examples in context
- Mi esposo trabaja en San Juan.My husband works in San Juan.
- Te presento a mi marido, Luis.Let me introduce you to my husband, Luis.
- Su esposo la espera afuera.Her husband is waiting for her outside.
Example conversation
At a family party, Rosa introduces her husband Luis to her cousin Elena.
- RosaElena, este es mi esposo, Luis.Elena, this is my husband, Luis.
- ElenaMucho gusto, Luis.Nice to meet you, Luis.
- LuisEl gusto es mío. Rosa me habla mucho de ti.The pleasure is mine. Rosa talks about you a lot.
