Esposo (en. Husband)
/esˈpo.so/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Man who has another person as a partner in a marriage.
My husband always supports me in my decisions.
Mi esposo siempre me apoya en mis decisiones.
Term used to refer to the male spouse in a marital relationship.
María's husband is very affectionate.
El esposo de María es muy cariñoso.
It is used in formal contexts to denote the husband.
The husband must attend the appointment with the lawyer.
El esposo debe asistir a la cita con la abogada.
Etymology
From Latin 'sponsus', which means promised.
Common Phrases and Expressions
husband and wife
It refers to the married couple as a whole.
esposo y esposa
ideal husband
It refers to a husband who meets all positive expectations.
esposo ideal
role of husband
It refers to the responsibilities and functions of a married man.
rol de esposo
Related Words
wife
Woman who is married to someone.
esposa
marriage
Legal union between two people.
matrimonio
Slang Meanings
Nice guy
My husband is a nice guy, he always makes everyone laugh.
Mi esposo es un simpático, siempre hace reír a todos.
Hard worker
My husband is a hard worker, he always works hard.
Mi esposo es una chamba, siempre trabaja duro.