ex
former
adjective eks Common
Origin: From Latin prefix ex-, 'out of, former'.
Also means
ex-
Usage Note
Ex is used as an invariable prefix or standalone adjective in Spanish: el ex presidente, mi ex novia. The RAE recommends writing it as a separate word and unhyphenated (el ex marido), though hyphenated forms (ex-marido) also appear. As a standalone noun it means 'former partner': mi ex ('my ex'). It is invariable — no feminine or plural form changes.
Examples
"Su ex vive en otra ciudad."
Natural Translation
His ex lives in another city.
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