How to Say “I Have a Husband” in Spanish

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tengo esposo
/tenɡo esposo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I have a husband" is tengo esposo.
This phrase is used to make a statement that a person is married to a man. If you wish to use a non-gendered way to convey that you have a spouse, you may use the word pareja (partner) instead.

What does it mean word for word?

tengo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb tener (to have), and esposo literally means "husband" or "spouse".

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Mexico, the term esposo is often used to refer to a husband. In Argentina, the more commonly used term for husband is marido.

How do you pronounce it?

/tenɡo esposo/

Did you know?

  • The word esposo is related to the word for 'handcuffs', which is esposas.
  • In some Caribbean regions, people may use mi viejo as an affectionate, slang way to refer to their husband.
  • The word esposo shares a root with the Latin spondeō, which meant 'to pledge' or 'to promise'.

Examples in context

  • No me interesa, tengo esposo.
    I am not interested, I have a husband.

Example conversation

Lucía and Javier are chatting at a social gathering.

  1. Lucía

    Hola, soy Lucía. Mucho gusto.
    Hi, I am Lucía. Nice to meet you.
  2. Javier

    Hola Lucía, soy Javier. ¿Estás soltera?
    Hi Lucía, I am Javier. Are you single?
  3. Lucía

    No, yo tengo esposo.
    No, I have a husband.
  4. Javier

    Oh, entiendo. Perdona la pregunta.
    Oh, I understand. Sorry for the question.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries esposo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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