Viudez (en. Widowhood)

/bjuˈðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Condition of a person who has become a widow.

Example Sentence: Widowhood can be a difficult stage to overcome.

La viudez puede ser una etapa difícil de superar.

Definition: Loss of a spouse due to death.

Example Sentence: His widowhood has led him to seek emotional support.

Su viudez le ha llevado a buscar apoyo emocional.

Definition: Situation of loneliness that occurs after becoming a widower or widow.

Example Sentence: Widowhood often involves prolonged mourning.

La viudez a menudo implica un duelo prolongado.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'viduitas', related to 'viduus', which means 'widower'.

Common Phrase: days of widowhood

Meaning: Period that follows the death of a spouse.

días de viudez

Common Phrase: living in widowhood

Meaning: Experiencing life after losing a partner.

vivir en viudez

Common Phrase: tranquility of widowhood

Meaning: Calm that can be found in solitude after the loss.

tranquilidad de viudez

Related Word: widower

Description: Man who has lost his wife.

viudo

Related Word: widow

Description: Woman who has lost her husband.

viuda

Related Word: mourning

Description: Period of mourning after the death of a loved one.

duelo

Slang Meaning: C23P (metaphorically referring to someone who is alone after a loss)

Slang Example: Since he became a widow, he always has that C23P look.

Desde que se quedó en viudez, siempre tiene esa mirada de C23P.