Novias (en. Girlfriends)

/ˈnoβjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A woman who is in a romantic or committed relationship with another person.
My girlfriends are always very understanding.
Mis novias siempre son muy comprensivas.
A woman who commits to marry.
He asked his girlfriend to marry him.
Él le pidió a su novia que se casara con él.
The woman who accompanies a man on a romantic date.
I went out with my girlfriends for dinner last Saturday.
Salí con mis novias a cenar el sábado pasado.

Etymology

From Latin 'novia', which means 'fiancée or girlfriend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

someone's girlfriend
A woman who has a romantic relationship with a man.
novia de alguien
to have multiple girlfriends
To maintain romantic relationships with more than one woman at the same time.
tener varias novias
long-distance girlfriend
A woman with whom one has a romantic relationship living in different places.
novia a distancia

Related Words

boyfriend
A man who is in a romantic or committed relationship with a woman.
novio
commitment
An agreement between two people who promise each other love and loyalty.
compromiso
partner
Two people who have a sentimental relationship.
pareja

Slang Meanings

Girl
That girl is my girlfriend.
Esa chica es mi novia.
Love
I am going to take my love out to dinner.
Voy a llevar a mi amor a cenar.
The boss
I have to ask the boss if I can go out with her.
Tengo que preguntarle a la jefa si puedo salir con ella.