mi marido guapo
/mi maɾido ɡwapo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "my handsome husband" is mi marido guapo.
This phrase is used by a woman to refer to her husband while complimenting his physical appearance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), marido (husband) and guapo (handsome/good-looking).
Which one should you use?
While mi marido guapo is common, the form mi esposo guapo is often perceived as slightly more formal or traditional. In many Latin American countries, mi marido lindo is a very common alternative to guapo for expressing that a man is handsome or attractive.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The use of lindo as an alternative for handsome or attractive is common in many Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi maɾido ɡwapo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use the feminine adjective guapa because they are thinking of themselves (the wife), but the adjective must agree with the masculine noun marido.
Did you know?
- The adjective guapo might trace back to the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
Examples in context
- ¡Mi apuesto esposo, hoy te ves radiante!My handsome husband, you look radiant today!
- No puedo evitar enamorarme cada día de mi guapo esposo.I can't help but fall in love with my handsome husband every day.
Example conversation
Elena is introducing Alejandro to a friend.
- AlejandroHola, mucho gusto en conocerte.Hello, it is nice to meet you.
- ElenaHola, te presento a mi marido guapo, Alejandro.Hello, I introduce to you my handsome husband, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias por la presentación, Elena.Thank you for the introduction, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, es un placer.You are welcome, it is a pleasure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapo, marido, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
