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How does one tell the difference between novio as in fiance and novio as in boyfriend or girlfriend?

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updated Nov 8, 2011
posted by Warren-Miller
feminine=a & masculine=o on your word endings - foxluv, Nov 8, 2011

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In Bolivia I think it works like this:

Prometido / a masculine or feminine noun = fiancé, (f) fiancée

Novio /a = a serious relationship = boyfriend / girlfriend

Amigo / a -= friend.

updated Nov 9, 2011
posted by ian-hill