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"Girlfriend" in Spanish: novia
la novia
Girlfriend in Spanish is la novia. It is feminine. Mi novia means my girlfriend. Context can also mean fiancée or bride.
Meeting friends
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How to pronounce novia
Say it
NOH-vee-ah
/ˈnobja/
NOH-vee-ah. Stress noh. Soft v, like English b/v blend in Spanish.
"Girlfriend" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la novia | girlfriend; fiancée; bride Romantic partner; wedding sense needs context. | Romantic partner; wedding sense needs context. |
| mi novia | my girlfriend Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| novias | girlfriends / bridesmaids (rare) Usually plural girlfriends; wedding vocab varies. | Usually plural girlfriends; wedding vocab varies. |
| estar de novios | to be dating Same phrase for the couple. | Same phrase for the couple. |
How to use novia in real life
- 1Meeting friends
Voy con mi novia al concierto.
I'm going to the concert with my girlfriend.
Mi novia is the everyday phrase.
- 2Introducing someone
Esta es mi novia, Camila.
This is my girlfriend, Camila.
Esta matches feminine novia.
- 3Checking plans
¿Tu novia viene también?
Is your girlfriend coming too?
Tu novia works in casual chat.
Mistakes English speakers make with novia
Incorrect: El novia es simpática.
Correct: La novia es simpática.
Novia is feminine. Use la novia, mi novia.
Incorrect: Ella es mi novio.
Correct: Ella es mi novia.
For a female partner say novia, not novio.
Good to know
Novia covers girlfriend, fiancée, and bride. Wedding context decides which sense of novia fits.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing seats for a movie
ChatPal
¿Viene tu novia con nosotros?
Is your girlfriend coming with us?
You
Sí, mi novia ya compró las entradas.
Yes, my girlfriend already bought the tickets.
ChatPal
Genial. Entonces reservamos cuatro.
Great. Then we'll reserve four.
You
Perfecto. Aviso a mi novia ahora.
Perfect. I'll text my girlfriend now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Girlfriend" in Spanish
Is novia masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la novia. Boyfriend is el novio.
Does novia only mean girlfriend?
No. Novia can also mean fiancée or bride.
How do I say we are dating?
Estamos de novios.
How do I pronounce novia?
NOH-vee-ah with stress on the first syllable.
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