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"Husband" in Italian: marito
il marito
Husband in Italian is il marito (eel mah-REE-toh). Say mio marito for my husband. In casual speech some people say mio uomo, but marito is the clear standard word.
Introducing family at dinner
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How to pronounce marito
Say it
eel mah-REE-toh
/il maˈri.to/
Marito stresses REE: mah-REE-toh. Hold the single r lightly; do not roll it hard.
"Husband" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il marito | husband Neutral, standard. | Neutral, standard. |
| mio marito | my husband How you introduce or refer to him. | How you introduce or refer to him. |
| suo marito | her/his husband Talking about someone else's spouse. | Talking about someone else's spouse. |
| marito e moglie | husband and wife The pair as a unit. | The pair as a unit. |
How to use marito in real life
- 1Introducing family at dinner
Questo è mio marito, Luca.
This is my husband, Luca.
Questo è + mio marito is the usual intro.
- 2On the phone with a clinic
Chiamo per mio marito: ha un appuntamento.
I'm calling for my husband: he has an appointment.
Mio marito stays masculine even when a woman speaks.
- 3Chatting with a neighbor
Il marito di Giulia lavora a Milano.
Giulia's husband works in Milan.
Il marito di + name = someone's husband.
Mistakes English speakers make with marito
Incorrect: Mia marito è in viaggio.
Correct: Mio marito è in viaggio.
Marito is masculine, so the possessive is mio, not mia.
Incorrect: Il mio marita arriva tardi.
Correct: Il mio marito arriva tardi.
The noun is marito ending in -o, not marita.
Good to know
Italians still introduce a spouse with mio marito / mia moglie in formal and family settings. Younger couples may prefer il mio ragazzo or partner, but once married, marito is clear and respectful on forms and with older relatives.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a colleague's spouse at a party
ChatPal
Ti presento mio marito, Andrea.
I'd like you to meet my husband, Andrea.
You
Piacere, Andrea. Anche il mio marito arriva tra poco.
Nice to meet you, Andrea. My husband is arriving soon too.
ChatPal
Perfetto, così i due mariti si conoscono.
Perfect, so the two husbands can meet.
You
Sì, il mio marito parla un po' di italiano.
Yes, my husband speaks a bit of Italian.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Husband" in Italian
How do I say my husband?
Mio marito. Add the article only in some set phrases; mio marito alone is fine.
Is marito formal?
It is the normal word—fine with strangers, relatives, and on paperwork.
What is the plural?
I mariti. Two husbands together are i mariti.
Can I say mio uomo?
Some people do casually, but marito is clearer if he is your husband.
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