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sposo

husband

noun SPOH-zoh Rare

Origin: From Latin sponsus (betrothed), from spondere (to pledge).

Also means

bridegroom

Usage Note

Sposo can mean 'husband' in a general sense or 'bridegroom' on the wedding day specifically. The feminine sposa means 'wife' or 'bride'. The plural gli sposi (the spouses) is used to refer to a couple on their wedding day or early in marriage. Compare marito (husband, the more everyday word for a married man).

Examples

"Lo sposo era visibilmente emozionato all'altare."

Natural Translation

The groom was visibly moved at the altar.

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