matrimonio
marriage
noun mah-tree-MOH-nyoh Less Common
Origin: From Latin matrimonium, the state of being a mother.
Also means
married couple
Usage Note
Matrimonio means both the institution of marriage and a married couple (el matrimonio vive aquí, 'the married couple lives here'). Matrimonio civil / religioso distinguish a civil from a religious wedding. The ceremony itself is more commonly called boda (f), while matrimonio refers to the institution or relationship.
Examples
"El matrimonio duró más de treinta años."
Natural Translation
The marriage lasted more than thirty years.

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