esposo
/esˈposo/masculine
The English word "husband" is translated into Spanish as marido or esposo.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| esposo | /esˈposo/ | masculine |
| marido | /maˈɾido/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to a male partner in a marriage.
Which one should you use?
marido is a very common and standard term used across all Spanish-speaking regions. In contrast, esposo is often perceived as being slightly more formal or polite than marido.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the colloquial term viejo is sometimes used to refer to one's husband (similar to "hubby").
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈposo/
Did you know?
- The word esposo shares an ancient root with the English word 'sponsor', both stemming from a concept of making a formal pledge or promise.
- If you are looking for the word 'spouse' in Spanish to refer to any gender, you would use cónyuge in a legal context, rather than using esposo or marido.
- Though esposo is the direct equivalent of 'spouse', it is worth noting that in much of Latin America, the term compañero is often preferred for long-term partners who are not formally married.
Examples in context
- Él es mi marido.This is my husband.This sentence uses marido to introduce a husband.Tatoeba #1901525 by hayastan, translation #1898105 by CK
- Su esposo es rico.Her husband is rich.This sentence uses esposo to describe a husband's wealth.Tatoeba #3037538 by marcelostockle, translation #3018692 by celeriac
- ¡Llama a mi esposo!Call my husband.This sentence uses esposo to request that a husband be called.Tatoeba #1731010 by marcelostockle, translation #1730012 by CM
- Mi esposo es un hombre maravilloso.My husband is a wonderful man.
- Juan es mi marido desde hace veinte años.Juan is my husband of twenty years.
- ¿Dónde está mi esposo?Where is my husband?
- Mi marido llegará tarde hoy.My husband will arrive late today.
- 280 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a wedding party.
- Daniel¿Dónde está tu esposo?Where is your husband?
- LucíaMi esposo está en la cocina.My husband is in the kitchen.
- Daniel¡Qué bueno que vino tu esposo!It's good that your husband came!
- LucíaSí, él es muy amable.Yes, he is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husband” translations and entries esposo, marido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esposo, marido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
