Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
novio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnoβjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounboyfriend
Example
Mi novio trabaja cerca.
My boyfriend works nearby.
More examples
Salgo con mi novio los fines de semana.
I go out with my boyfriend on weekends.
Core concept
Man who is a romantic partner.
Common phrases
salir con novio
go out with one's boyfriend
llevarse bien con novio
get along with one's boyfriend
Similar words
pareja: Two people considered together as a romantic couple or partnership.
enamorado: Person who feels romantic love or deep infatuation.
esposo: Man who is legally married and serves as someone's spouse.
amante: Person who is a passionate romantic partner, emphasizing strong desire.
Definition in Spanish
Hombre que mantiene una relación sentimental con otra persona; en contextos formales puede indicar prometido o quien va a casarse.
Word origin
Spanish novio comes from Latin novus 'new' and in Romance development the idea 'new one' shifts to a close romantic companion, with formal senses including fiancé and groom.
Usage tips
- Novio usually means boyfriend in everyday speech, and speakers use prometido to make engagement explicit or pareja to avoid specifying gender or engagement.