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feminine
la novia
girlfriend
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novia
/ˈno.βja/
← masculine
feminine →
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How do you say novia in Spanish?
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/ˈno.βja/
How do you pronounce novia in Spanish?
novia is pronounced /ˈno.βja/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
Mi novia es muy inteligente.
My girlfriend is very intelligent.
La novia de Juan llegó temprano.
Juan's girlfriend arrived early.
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Why is it feminine?
Spanish uses 'novia' (feminine) as the standard term for girlfriend. The word derives from Latin 'novus' (new) with the feminine suffix '-a', originally referring to a new bride or betrothed woman. The feminine ending '-a' is the primary marker of feminine gender in Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for girlfriend?
The Spanish word for girlfriend is la novia — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | fidanzata | la | feminine |
| 🇫🇷 French | petite-amie | la | feminine |
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