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"Marido" is a form of "marido", a noun which is often translated as "husband". "Mujer" is a noun which is often translated as "woman". Learn more about the difference between "marido" and "mujer" below.
el marido(
mah
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ree
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doh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. husband
El marido de Araceli es francés.Araceli's husband is French.
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la mujer(
moo
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hehr
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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.
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