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"Woman" in Spanish: mujer

la mujer

Say it: moo-HEHRfeminine · la mujernoun/muˈxeɾ/

Woman in Spanish is la mujer (moo-HEHR). It is feminine: una mujer, esa mujer. The plural is las mujeres.

At the market

Esa mujer vende frutas frescas.
That woman sells fresh fruit.
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How to pronounce mujer

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moo-HEHR

/muˈxeɾ/

moo-HEHR for mujer. Stress HEHR. Soft j like English h.

"Woman" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la mujerthe woman

Default with the article.

una mujera woman

Introducing someone unknown.

esa mujerthat woman

Pointing someone out.

las mujeresthe women

Plural form.

How to use mujer in real life

  1. 1At the market

    Esa mujer vende frutas frescas.

    That woman sells fresh fruit.

    Esa mujer when pointing.

  2. 2At work

    La mujer nueva es mi jefa.

    The new woman is my boss.

    La mujer with a role.

  3. 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.

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Finding someone at a party

  1. ChatPal

    Busco a la mujer del vestido azul.

    I’m looking for the woman in the blue dress.

  2. You

    ¿Esa mujer junto a la mesa?

    That woman by the table?

  3. ChatPal

    Sí, exactamente.

    Yes, exactly.

  4. 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.

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