Portuguese · People & Family
"Husband" in Portuguese: marido
o marido
Husband in Portuguese is o marido. Brazilians also say meu marido in introductions and stories. Meu esposo appears too, especially in more formal or romantic contexts.
Introducing family
Esse é o meu marido, o Pedro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce marido
Say it
mah-REE-doo
/ma.ˈɾi.du/
mah-REE-doo. Stress the ree.
"Husband" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o marido | the husband Most common everyday word. | Most common everyday word. |
| meu marido | my husband Introductions and family talk. | Introductions and family talk. |
| o esposo | the husband / spouse A bit more formal or romantic. | A bit more formal or romantic. |
| maridinho | hubby (affectionate) Playful, intimate tone. | Playful, intimate tone. |
How to use marido in real life
- 1Introducing family
Esse é o meu marido, o Pedro.
This is my husband, Pedro.
Meu marido is the natural intro.
- 2Making plans
Meu marido chega do trabalho às sete.
My husband gets off work at seven.
Common schedule talk.
- 3Restaurant booking
A mesa é para mim e para o meu marido.
The table is for me and my husband.
Clear and polite.
Mistakes English speakers make with marido
Incorrect: Meu marido é a Ana.
Correct: Minha esposa / mulher é a Ana. or Meu marido é o João.
Marido is masculine (husband). Wife is esposa or mulher.
Incorrect: O marito dela.
Correct: O marido dela.
Italian marito sneaks in. Portuguese is marido.
Good to know
Meu marido is completely normal in Brazilian speech. Some people prefer esposo for a softer or more formal feel. In casual talk you may also hear ele for he when the husband is already clear from context.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a coworker's partner
ChatPal
Você conhece o marido da Ana?
Do you know Ana's husband?
You
Ainda não. O marido dela vem hoje?
Not yet. Is her husband coming today?
ChatPal
Vem. O marido dela é bem simpático.
Yes. Her husband is really nice.
You
Legal. Quero conhecer o marido dela.
Nice. I want to meet her husband.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Husband" in Portuguese
Marido or esposo?
Marido is everyday. Esposo feels a bit more formal.
How do I say my husband?
Meu marido.
Is marido masculine?
Yes: o marido.
Can I say meu homem?
Some people do casually, but meu marido is clearer for learners.
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- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
