Spanish Conversation · Level 164
30 words
Spanish word
cónyuge
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkonʝuxe/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)spouse
Example
Mi cónyuge es médico.
My spouse is a doctor.
More examples
Se necesita el certificado del cónyuge legal.
The legal spouse's certificate is required.
Core concept
Person named as married on a civil registry.
Common phrases
mi cónyuge
my spouse
cónyuge legal
legal spouse
Similar words
esposo: Male married partner officially recognized within a marriage.
esposa: Female married partner officially recognized within a marriage.
marido: Informal male married partner used in casual, everyday speech.
pareja: Romantic or domestic partner who lives with or dates someone, married or not.
Definition in Spanish
Se emplea para nombrar a la persona con la que alguien está casado, usado con frecuencia en documentos oficiales y en contextos formales.
Word origin
Spanish cónyuge comes from Latin coniūnx (coniugis), built from coni- 'together' and iungere 'to join', denoting someone joined by marriage.
Usage tips
- The noun is neutral in form, so the article marks gender (el cónyuge, la cónyuge) rather than the noun itself changing.