Viuda (en. Widow)
/ˈbju.ða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman who has lost her husband to death.
The widow of the writer received accolades at the ceremony.
La viuda del escritor recibió elogios en la ceremonia.
Woman who is in mourning for the death of her husband.
After her husband's death, she became a highly respected widow in her community.
Después de la muerte de su marido, se convirtió en una viuda muy respetada por su comunidad.
Etymology
From Latin 'vidua', meaning 'woman without a husband'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happy widow
Refers to a widow who continues to lead an active and joyful life.
viuda alegre
black widow
Colloquial term that can be used to describe a woman who repeatedly loses her husbands under unusual circumstances.
viuda negra
Related Words
widowhood
State of being a widow or widower.
viudez
mourning
Period of mourning for the death of a loved one.
luto
Slang Meanings
happy widow
She is a happy widow, always joking and enjoying life.
Ella es una viuda alegre, siempre está bromeando y disfrutando de la vida.
black widow
They say she is a black widow because all her husbands have had problems.
Dicen que es una viuda negra porque todos sus maridos han tenido problemas.