Nupcial (en. Bridal)
/nupθjal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relating to marriage.
The nuptial ceremony was held in a beautiful church.
La ceremonia nupcial se celebró en una hermosa iglesia.
Said of a dress: Designed for a wedding.
The bride's nuptial dress was made of white lace.
El vestido nupcial de la novia era de encaje blanco.
Referring to the union of two people in marriage.
The nuptial vows are a sacred promise.
Los votos nupciales son una promesa sagrada.
Etymology
From Latin 'nupialis', which comes from 'nupcia', meaning 'marriage'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nuptial wedding
Ceremony of marriage.
boda nupcial
nuptial vows
Promises made by the spouses during the wedding.
votos nupciales
nuptial rituals
Ceremonies and traditions that take place at a wedding.
rituales nupciales
Related Words
nuptial
Ceremony that formalizes marriage.
nupcia
marriage
Legal union between two people.
matrimonio
husband
Male who has contracted marriage.
esposo
Slang Meanings
To be married
After the wedding, we are nuptial.
Después de la boda, ya somos nupciales.
Grand wedding
They had a dreamlike nuptial celebration.
Tuvieron una celebración nupcial de ensueño.