English–Spanish

“widower” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbjuðo/

Example

El viudo vive solo.

The widower lives alone.

Illustration for viudo (widower)

How to say “widower” in Spanish

“Widower” in Spanish is viudo.

Man who has lost his spouse.

Full entry for viudo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with viudo

Conocí al viudo mayor del barrio.

I met the elderly widower of the neighborhood.

Tips for using viudo

  • Official forms commonly list viudo as a marital-status option, while everyday speech often uses phrases like 'quedó viudo' or 'se quedó viudo' to say he became a widower.

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