mi querida esposa
/mi keɾida esposa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'my dear wife' is translated into Spanish as mi querida esposa.
mi querida esposa is an affectionate way to refer to one's spouse.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), querida (dear/beloved) and esposa (wife).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase mi querida esposa is quite formal and can sound slightly old-fashioned or literary in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi keɾida esposa/
Did you know?
- While esposa means 'wife', the same word in Spanish also means 'handcuff'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a husband is more likely to use a diminutive like mi esposita or a nickname to show affection than the formal mi querida esposa.
- The word esposa shares its roots with the English word 'spouse', as both descend from the Latin 'sponsa' meaning 'betrothed' or 'promised'.
Examples in context
- Mi querida esposa, eres mi compañera de vida y te amo más de lo que las palabras pueden expresar.My dear wife, you are my life partner, and I love you more than words can express.
- Mi amada esposa, cada día a tu lado es un regalo que valoro infinitamente.My beloved wife, every day by your side is a gift that I infinitely value.
- Eres la mujer más bella, mi querida esposa.You are the most beautiful woman, my dear wife.
- Gracias por todo, mi querida esposa.Thank you for everything, my dear wife.
Example conversation
Daniel is introducing María to a new colleague.
- DanielTe presento a mi querida esposa, María.I introduce you to my dear wife, María.
- MaríaMucho gusto en conocerla, María.It is a pleasure to meet you, María.
- DanielElla es la mejor compañera.She is the best partner.
- MaríaSe nota que se quieren mucho.It shows that you love each other very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esposa, mi, querida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
