husband

S2 W1

BrE /ˈhʌzbənd/ AmE /ˈhəzˌbənd/

noun en → es

1 RELATIONSHIP [singular] A2

a man who is married to a woman

marido, esposo

  • my husband

Collocations husband and wife · to be someone's husband

  • She is married to her husband.

    Ella está casada con su marido.

2 ROLE [singular] B1

the role of a man in marriage, including responsibilities and duties towards his wife and family

papel de esposo, rol marital

  • a husband's role

Collocations husband's responsibilities · to be a good husband

  • He is trying to fulfill his husband's duties.

    Él está tratando de cumplir con sus responsabilidades como marido.

3 PROPERTY [singular] B2

the property or possessions owned by a married man, especially in relation to legal rights and responsibilities

propiedad del esposo, bienes matrimoniales

  • a husband's property

Collocations husband's assets · to inherit a husband's estate

  • He inherited his father's estate as the eldest son and husband.

    Él heredó el patrimonio de su padre como hijo mayor y marido.