tu marido
/tu maɾido/from spelling rules
The phrase "your husband" in Spanish is translated as tu marido.
The phrase is used to refer to the man to whom a person is married.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase tu marido, marido is a masculine noun that specifically refers to a husband.
Which one should you use?
You may also see tu esposo used in an informal context. In formal situations, su esposo is the preferred translation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, su marido may be used instead of su esposo to refer to a husband formally.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a person using the formal "you" (usted), you must use su marido instead of tu marido.
How do you pronounce it?
/tu maɾido/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling a man mi marido can be used colloquially to describe a long-term partner even if the couple is not legally married.
- The word marido shares a common ancestor with the English word 'married', making them distant linguistic cousins.
- The word marido is often perceived as more traditional or 'old-fashioned' than the more modern esposo.
Examples in context
- Ya no soy tu marido.I'm not your husband anymore.This sentence uses tu marido to express a change in marital status.Tatoeba #2772423 by marcelostockle, translation #1891092 by CK
- Quiero ser tu marido.I want to be your husband.This sentence uses tu marido to express a desire regarding marital status.Tatoeba #2084654 by hayastan, translation #2012455 by CK
- ¿Has hablado con tu marido?Did you talk with your husband?This sentence uses tu marido to ask about a conversation held with a husband.Tatoeba #521181 by Shishir, translation #1387095 by CM
- ¿Cómo está tu esposo?How is your husband?
- Voy a salir con tu marido mañanaI'm going out with your husband tomorrow
- Señora Rodríguez, ¿puedo hablar con su esposo?Mrs. Rodríguez, can I speak with your husband?
- ¿Cómo está tu marido, María?How is your husband, María?
- ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal tu esposo?Hi! How is your husband doing?
- ¿Viste la última película con tu marido?Did you watch the latest movie with your husband?
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a recent wedding.
- Mateo¿Cómo está tu marido?How is your husband?
- LucíaÉl está muy bien, gracias.He is very well, thank you.
- MateoMe alegra mucho escuchar eso.I am very happy to hear that.
- LucíaEs muy amable de tu parte.That is very kind of you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marido, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
