esposo
/esˈposo/masculine
The Spanish word for husband is esposo or marido.
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. In legal or very formal documentation, you may encounter the gender-neutral term cónyuge, which means spouse.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean husband, esposo is considered more formal or polite than marido, whereas marido is often used in more casual or everyday conversation than esposo.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular forms are marido and esposo. The feminine form of esposo is esposa (wife). When using the plural, the masculine plural esposos refers to a married couple or spouses, while the feminine plural esposas refers to multiple wives.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈposo/
Did you know?
- The term esposas can mean both 'wives' and 'handcuffs', which can lead to humorous or confusing double meanings in certain contexts.
- The word esposo shares an ancient root with the English word 'spouse', both tracing back to the idea of making a ritual promise or vow.
- In very traditional or rural contexts, you might hear the term mi hombre ('my man') used as a synonym for husband, which carries a connotation of protection and leadership.
Examples in context
- Él es mi marido.This is my husband.This sentence demonstrates the use of marido to introduce one's husband.Tatoeba #1901525 by hayastan, translation #1898105 by CK
- Su esposo es rico.Her husband is rich.This sentence shows the use of esposo to describe a husband's status.Tatoeba #3037538 by marcelostockle, translation #3018692 by celeriac
- ¡Llama a mi esposo!Call my husband.This sentence illustrates how to use esposo when calling for one's husband.Tatoeba #1731010 by marcelostockle, translation #1730012 by CM
- Conozco a tu esposo muy bien.I know your husband very well.
- Mi marido trabaja muy duro para mantener a nuestra familia.My husband works very hard to support our family.
- Voy al cine con mi esposo esta noche.I'm going to the movies with my husband tonight.
- Mi marido y yo estamos planeando un viaje juntos.My husband and I are planning a trip together.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a party.
- Mateo¿Viene tu esposo a la fiesta?Is your husband coming to the party?
- LucíaSí, mi esposo llega a las ocho.Yes, my husband arrives at eight.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Me alegra mucho.That's great! I am very glad.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Nos vemos luego.Thank you, Mateo. See you later.
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.
