Spanish Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Spanish word
esposo
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈposo/
Meaning
- masculine nounhusband
Example
Mi esposo trabaja en un banco.
My husband works at a bank.
More examples
Cada noche hablo por teléfono con mi esposo.
Every night I talk on the phone with my husband.
Core concept
Married man in a legal marital relationship.
Common phrases
mi esposo
my husband
tu esposo
your husband
Similar words
marido: Male spouse used in everyday or family speech, informal and familiar in tone.
pareja: Romantic or life partner in a couple, gender-neutral and often cohabiting.
novio: Male romantic partner (boyfriend), typically in a dating relationship and not married.
cónyuge: Legal spouse in a marriage, formal and gender-neutral term used in official contexts.
Definition in Spanish
Varón casado que mantiene un vínculo matrimonial con otra persona.
Word origin
The noun esposo comes from Latin sponsus 'promised, pledged' via medieval Spanish and is cognate with English spouse and French époux.
Usage tips
- A neutral or somewhat formal term used in records and announcements, while many speakers prefer mi marido in close family or casual conversation.