Matrimonio (en. Marriage)

/ma.tɾiˈmi.njo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Institution that unites two people in a couple relationship.

Marriage is a long-term commitment.

El matrimonio es un compromiso a largo plazo.

Civil or religious contract that establishes rights and obligations between spouses.

Marriage is formalized before a judge or a priest.

El matrimonio se formaliza ante un juez o un sacerdote.

State of life of those who are married.

Their marriage has had its ups and downs.

Su matrimonio ha tenido altibajos.

From Latin 'matrimonium', derived from 'mater' (mother), referring to the condition of being a mother.

civil marriage

A type of marriage recognized by the state.

matrimonio civil

married life

The life that spouses lead after getting married.

vida matrimonial

marriage contract

Formal agreement between spouses that defines rights and duties.

contrato matrimonial

marriage of convenience

Marriage carried out for reasons other than love.

matrimonio de conveniencia

husband

Person who is married to another; spouse.

esposo

wife

Woman who is married to someone.

esposa

divorce

Legal dissolution of marriage.

divorcio

The yoke

Some say that marriage is the yoke of life.

Algunos dicen que el matrimonio es el yugo de la vida.

The chain

Marriage is sometimes referred to as the chain that binds you.

El matrimonio a veces se refiere como la cadena que te ata.