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"Woman" in Spanish: mujer
la mujer
Woman in Spanish is la mujer (moo-HEHR). It is feminine: una mujer, esa mujer. The plural is las mujeres.
At the market
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How to pronounce mujer
Say it
moo-HEHR
/muˈxeɾ/
moo-HEHR for mujer. Stress HEHR. Soft j like English h.
"Woman" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mujer | the woman Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| una mujer | a woman Introducing someone unknown. | Introducing someone unknown. |
| esa mujer | that woman Pointing someone out. | Pointing someone out. |
| las mujeres | the women Plural form. | Plural form. |
How to use mujer in real life
- 1At the market
Esa mujer vende frutas frescas.
That woman sells fresh fruit.
Esa mujer when pointing.
- 2At work
La mujer nueva es mi jefa.
The new woman is my boss.
La mujer with a role.
- 3Looking at photos
¿Quién es la mujer de rojo?
Who is the woman in red?
La mujer plus a detail.
Mistakes English speakers make with mujer
Incorrect: El mujer trabaja aquí.
Correct: La mujer trabaja aquí.
Mujer is feminine. Use la, una, and esa.
Incorrect: Las mujers son amables.
Correct: Las mujeres son amables.
Plural of mujer is mujeres, with e before s.
Good to know
Mujer is the standard word for an adult woman across Latin America. Señora is a polite title. Save muchacha for close, casual talk—not for every mujer.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding someone at a party
ChatPal
Busco a la mujer del vestido azul.
I’m looking for the woman in the blue dress.
You
¿Esa mujer junto a la mesa?
That woman by the table?
ChatPal
Sí, exactamente.
Yes, exactly.
You
Voy a presentarte ahora.
I’ll introduce you now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Woman" in Spanish
Is mujer masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la mujer, una mujer, las mujeres.
How do you say women?
Las mujeres. Note the e before s.
Mujer or señora?
Mujer names the person. Señora is a polite title.
How do you pronounce mujer?
moo-HEHR. The j sounds like English h.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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