wives

S2 W2

BrE /waɪvz/ AmE /waɪvz/

noun en → es

1 WOMEN IN MARRIAGE [plural] A2

the wives of a man or group of men

esposas, mujeres casadas

  • the wives of somebody

Collocations wives and children · a man's wives

  • The president was accompanied by his wives.

    El presidente fue acompañado por sus esposas.

2 GROUP OF WOMEN [plural] B1

a group of married women, especially in a particular place or situation

mujeres casadas, grupo de mujeres casadas

  • the wives

Collocations wives club · wives' rights

  • The wives of the soldiers are waiting for news.

    Las esposas de los soldados esperan noticias.