vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"La persona" is a form of "persona", a noun which is often translated as "person". "La mujer" is a form of "mujer", a noun which is often translated as "woman". Learn more about the difference between "la persona" and "la mujer" below.
la persona(
pehr
-
soh
-
nah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. person
Había cientos de personas en el concierto.There were hundreds of people at the concert.
Solo damos una bebida por persona.We're only giving out one drink per person.
a. entity
Una empresa legalmente constituida es una persona jurídica.A lawfully established enterprise is a legal entity.
a. person
Nunca se debe escribir un ensayo profesional en primera persona.One should never write a professional essay in the first person.
Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
la mujer(
moo
-
hehr
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. woman
Había una mujer junto a la puerta.There was a woman next to the door.
a. wife
Deje que le presente a mi mujer.Let me introduce you to my wife.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¡Mujer, pero si era broma! ¿Creíste que lo decía en serio? - Pues sí.But it was a joke! Did you think I was being serious? - Well, yes, I did.
¡Mujer, no te enfades! Lo hice sin mala intención.Come on, don't be angry! I meant no harm.
Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.