¿Esposo o marido?
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What is the difference between `esposo´ and 'marido´?
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updated Jul 8, 2011
edited by galsally
posted by engspanish
Reema, I have made your question more easily found in searches, I hope. :) - galsally, Jul 8, 2011
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delete-already answered
Is this concerning the joke about handcuffs and husband?
Probably no more difference than between (male) spouse and husband? I think that the only difference of significance is regional custom. I think that Heidita said that in Spain one term is preferred over the other, but, of course, both would be understood.
updated Jul 8, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
What prefer in Spain? - engspanish, Jul 8, 2011
I believe Heidi told me to use mujer for Spain - Yeser007, Jul 8, 2011
and either for husband, no preference. - Yeser007, Jul 8, 2011
Watching AETR (set in Madrid) I hear marido and mujer most often. - galsally, Jul 8, 2011
Thank u very much. - engspanish, Jul 8, 2011
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I think they're the same.
Esposo = male spouse and marido = husband
The main difference is you can say "Esposa" to mean female spouse but you can't say "marida" to mean wife (it doesn't exist as a noun)
Esposa y esposo. Mujer y marido.
updated Jul 8, 2011
edited by rabbitwho
posted by rabbitwho
Can we use anyone at anytime? - engspanish, Jul 8, 2011
You mean either one--using anyone means something completely different. - lorenzo9, Jul 8, 2011
