Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
mujer
Pronunciation
IPA/muˈxeɾ/
Meaning
- feminine nounwoman
Example
La mujer espera el autobús.
The woman is waiting for the bus.
More examples
¿Conoces a la mujer de la foto?
Do you know the woman in the photo?
Core concept
Adult woman standing.
Common phrases
la mujer
the woman
una mujer joven
a young woman
mi mujer
my wife
Similar words
señora: Adult woman addressed respectfully, commonly used for older or married women.
chica: Young woman; informal term for a teenage or young adult female.
esposa: Female spouse; a woman who is married to someone.
Definition in Spanish
Persona adulta de sexo femenino; en contextos coloquiales también puede usarse para referirse a la esposa.
Word origin
From Latin mulier via Old Spanish muier, with regular sound changes producing modern mujer and its sense of an adult female person.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech 'mi mujer' commonly means 'my wife', and calling someone directly 'mujer' can sound rude, so use a name or señora/señorita instead.