Portuguese · Family & People
Esposa
[/isˈpozɐ/]
Wife
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A married woman in relation to her husband.
Mulher casada em relação ao marido.
Example
A esposa dele é médica.
His wife is a doctor.
Etymology
'Esposa' derives from the Latin 'sponsa', meaning wife. The term denotes the feminine partner in a marriage, emphasizing legal and social aspects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Esposa' is used in various contexts, predominantly formal, and reflects the social contract of marriage across Portuguese-speaking communities.