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esposo

husband

noun ehs-POH-soh Rare

Also means

spouse

Usage Note

Esposo is the formal or affectionate word for 'husband'; its counterpart is esposa (wife). Together, los esposos means 'the married couple' or 'the spouses.' In more colloquial registers, marido is common in Spain for 'husband.' Note that esposas in the plural can also mean 'handcuffs,' a common false-friend trap.

Examples

"Mi esposo trabaja en Madrid."

Natural Translation

My husband works in Madrid.

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