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"Fiancé(e)" in Spanish: prometido / prometida
el prometido / la prometida
A fiancé is el prometido; a fiancée is la prometida (proh-meh-TEE-doh / -dah). Match the ending to gender. After marriage, drop prometido for esposo or esposa.
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How to pronounce prometido / prometida
Say it
proh-meh-TEE-doh
/pɾo.meˈti.ðo/
Say proh-meh-TEE-doh. Stress TEE. All vowels are clear and short.
"Fiancé(e)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el prometido | fiancé Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| la prometida | fiancée Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| mi prometido | my fiancé Possessive. | Possessive. |
| estamos prometidos | we are engaged Describing the engagement. | Describing the engagement. |
How to use prometido / prometida in real life
- 1Wedding plans
Mi prometido elige el traje.
My fiancé is choosing the suit.
Prometido for a male fiancé.
- 2Introducing
Esta es mi prometida, Laura.
This is my fiancée, Laura.
Prometida for a female fiancée.
- 3Family news
Mi prometida conoce a mis padres.
My fiancée is meeting my parents.
Family step with prometida.
Mistakes English speakers make with prometido / prometida
Incorrect: Ella es mi prometido.
Correct: Ella es mi prometida.
Use prometida for a woman. Prometido is masculine.
Incorrect: Mi fiancé llega mañana.
Correct: Mi prometido llega mañana.
Say prometido or prometida in Spanish.
Good to know
Good to knowPrometido and prometida mark an engagement. Novio can also mean boyfriend before that step.
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Choosing a restaurant for an engagement dinner
ChatPal
¿Tu prometida prefiere comida mexicana?
Does your fiancée prefer Mexican food?
You
Sí. Mi prometida ama los tacos.
Yes. My fiancée loves tacos.
ChatPal
Entonces reservo para las ocho.
Then I'll reserve for eight.
You
Perfecto. Yo aviso a la familia.
Perfect. I'll tell the family.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fiancé(e)" in Spanish
How do gender forms work?
El prometido for a man, la prometida for a woman.
How do I say my fiancé?
Mi prometido.
How do I say my fiancée?
Mi prometida.
Is novio the same?
Novio can mean boyfriend or fiancé; prometido is clearer for engagement.
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