boda
/ˈboda/feminine
The Spanish word for wedding is boda. Wiktionary also lists nupcias and casamiento.
Meaning: marriage ceremony (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| boda | /ˈboda/ | feminine |
| nupcias | /ˈnubθjas/ /ˈnubsjas/ |
feminine, plural |
| casamiento | /kasaˈmjento/ | masculine |
| casorio | /kasoɾjo/ (from spelling rules) | colloquial, masculine |
Which one should you use?
You may encounter nupcias, which refers to nuptials or casamiento, which can refer to the ceremony or the marriage itself. Casorio is a colloquial term used to refer to a wedding or a marriage.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal or legal contexts, you can use nupcias or the phrase enlace matrimonial (matrimonial union). Casamiento is also considered a formal way to express the concept. In contrast, casorio is colloquial.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term casamiento is primarily used in Argentina and Uruguay.
How does it change in a sentence?
Boda and nupcias are feminine nouns, while casamiento and casorio are masculine nouns. Note that nupcias is a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈboda/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, guests may give sobre or envelopes containing money instead of physical gifts for a boda.
- The word boda is actually a plural noun in its original Latin form, derived from vōta, meaning 'vows'.
- While boda refers to the event, the state of being married is called matrimonio, which shares its root with the English word 'matrimony'.
Examples in context
- Su boda es mañana.Their wedding is tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use boda to talk about someone's wedding.Tatoeba #1338235 by Shishir, translation #492868 by CK
- La boda es mañana.The wedding is tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use boda to talk about the wedding.Tatoeba #8187743 by arh, translation #8018336 by OsoHombre
- ¿Cuándo es la boda?When's the wedding?This sentence shows how to ask when the wedding is using boda.Tatoeba #4637488 by lawka, translation #1120403 by CK
- Mi amiga se casaMy friend is getting married
- ¿Vas a la boda?Are you going to the wedding?
- Voy a una boda este fin de semana.I'm attending a wedding this weekend.
- 132 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing a friend's invitation.
- SofíaTengo la invitación para la boda.I have the invitation for the wedding.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! ¿A dónde es la boda?That's great! Where is the wedding?
- SofíaLa boda es en un jardín muy bonito.The wedding is in a very beautiful garden.
- DanielEntonces necesito comprar un traje nuevo.Then I need to buy a new suit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wedding” translations and entries boda, nupcias, casamiento, casorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boda, casamiento, nupcias, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
