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husband

/ˈhʌz.bənd/

A husband is a married man in relation to his spouse. It is a term used to describe a male partner in a marriage or a legally recognized union.

Ejemplos

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1

My husband is cooking dinner for us tonight.

My married male partner is preparing the evening meal for us.

2

The CEO attended the gala accompanied by her husband.

The chief executive went to the party with her male spouse.

3

I need to check with my husband before we buy the tickets.

I have to talk to my man before we purchase the tickets.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
husband
Verb
husband
Adjetivo
husbandly
Relacionado
husbandry
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'house-bond'. Originally, it meant the man who was the 'bond' (the dweller or master) of the 'house'.

Quiz rápido

Sarah lives with her _____, Tom, and their two children.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: husband

Ejemplos

1

My husband is cooking dinner for us tonight.

everyday

My married male partner is preparing the evening meal for us.

2

The CEO attended the gala accompanied by her husband.

formal

The chief executive went to the party with her male spouse.

3

I need to check with my husband before we buy the tickets.

informal

I have to talk to my man before we purchase the tickets.

4

Sociological data suggests the role of the husband has evolved significantly over the last century.

academic

Social research shows that the position of the male spouse in a family has changed a lot in 100 years.

5

Employees may add a husband or wife to their health insurance policy during open enrollment.

business

Staff members can include their male or female spouse in their medical plan during the sign-up period.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
husband
Verb
husband
Adjetivo
husbandly
Relacionado
husbandry

Colocaciones comunes

loving husband a husband who shows care and affection
future husband the man someone is going to marry
late husband a husband who has passed away
supportive husband a husband who helps and encourages his partner
devoted husband a husband who is very loyal to his spouse

Frases Comunes

husband and wife

a married couple

to take as a husband

to marry a man

house husband

a man who stays at home to manage the house while his partner works

Se confunde a menudo con

husband vs groom

A 'groom' is a man only on his wedding day, while a 'husband' is his title for the duration of the marriage.

husband vs partner

'Partner' is gender-neutral and can refer to someone in a relationship who is not necessarily married.

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Notas de uso

The word 'husband' specifically refers to a male; in modern English, 'spouse' or 'partner' is often used as a gender-neutral alternative.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'husband' to refer to a boyfriend; however, 'husband' only applies after a legal or formal marriage.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'house-bond'. Originally, it meant the man who was the 'bond' (the dweller or master) of the 'house'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old Norse word 'hūsbōndi', where 'hūs' means house and 'bōndi' means householder or dweller.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one husband, two husbands Possessive form: 'my husband's car' The verb form 'to husband' means to manage resources carefully, though this is rare at A1 level.
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Contexto cultural

In most English-speaking cultures, the term implies a legal status, though it is sometimes used colloquially for long-term partners.

Quiz rápido

Sarah lives with her _____, Tom, and their two children.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: husband

Más palabras de Family

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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