Spanish word

boda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwedding

Example

¿A qué hora empieza la boda?

What time does the wedding start?

Illustration for boda (wedding)

More examples

Vamos a la boda de mi hermana el sábado.

We're going to my sister's wedding on Saturday.

Core concept

A formal public act marking the marital union, typically followed by celebrations.

Common phrases

  • ir a la boda

    go to the wedding

  • celebrar una boda

    have a wedding

  • boda civil

    civil wedding

Similar words

ceremonia: Scheduled, formal rite performed according to established procedures.
recepción: Gathering that welcomes and entertains invited guests, typically in a hosted setting.
banquete: Ceremonial meal focused on multiple courses and formal dining for a notable event.
fiesta: Joyful party where people socialize, celebrate, and enjoy music or dancing.

Definition in Spanish

Acto formal que marca la unión matrimonial entre dos personas y que suele ir acompañado de una recepción o celebración posterior.

Word origin

Originally from Latin votum 'vow', the medieval plural vota shifted phonologically into the Spanish form boda.

Usage tips

  • The verb casarse denotes becoming married, whereas celebrar una boda or oficiar la boda refer to holding the wedding ceremony.

Opposites

Related words

  • bodorriowedding bashnoun

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