Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Esposa: wife
esposa
Pronunciation: ehs-POH-sah (stress the capital letters)
Esposa means “wife” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: wife
- How to say it: ehs-POH-sah
- Gender: la esposa
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “esposa” means and how to use it
Esposa means “wife.” The male form is esposo (husband).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la esposa (feminine)
- Plural: las esposas
Examples with audio
- Mi esposa trabaja en una escuela.My wife works at a school.
- Te presento a mi esposa.Let me introduce my wife.
- Mi esposo y yo vivimos aquí.My husband and I live here.
Usage tip
The plural “esposos” can mean “husbands” or “husband and wife.” Many people also say “mi mujer” or “mi marido.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “wife” in Spanish?
“wife” in Spanish is “esposa.” It is pronounced ehs-POH-sah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “esposa”?
Say ehs-POH-sah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “esposa” masculine or feminine?
Esposa is feminine: “la esposa.” The plural is “esposas.”
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