Novio (en. Boyfriend)

/ˈnoβjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The boy with whom a person has a sentimental relationship.

My boyfriend took me out to dinner last night.

Mi novio me llevó a cenar anoche.

In some cultures, it refers to a person's fiancé.

She is very excited about her wedding to her boyfriend.

Ella está muy emocionada por su boda con su novio.

It can also refer to a romantic partner in general.

She is always with her boyfriend at parties.

Siempre está con su novio en las fiestas.

From Latin 'novius', meaning new or recent.

long-distance boyfriend

A relationship maintained between people separated by a great distance.

novio a distancia

paper boyfriend

Refers to someone with whom one has a formal commitment but does not have a strong bond.

novio de papel

to be someone's boyfriend

To maintain a formal romantic relationship with that person.

ser novio de alguien

girlfriend

A female person with whom one has a romantic relationship.

novia

infatuation

An intense emotional state felt for someone special.

enamoramiento

commitment

An agreement between couples that represents a step towards marriage.

compromiso

Dude

That dude has been my boyfriend for a year.

Ese bicho es mi novio desde hace un año.

Kid

My kid arrived late to the date.

Mi nene llegó tarde a la cita.

Boy

That boy is my boyfriend; we are very happy together.

Ese chico es mi novio, estamos muy felices juntos.