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How do you say "marriage" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el matrimonio
In Spanish (Latin America), "marriage" is el matrimonio.
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Pronunciation
"el matrimonio" is spoken as EL mah-tree-MOH-neeoh in this dialect, the second-to-last syllable taking the beat, each vowel held clean and short rather than drawn out.
Grammar notes
el matrimonio is masculine. Its plural is matrimonios.
Example sentence
Su matrimonio comenzó con una boda pequeña.
Their marriage began with a small wedding.
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How to remember el matrimonio
Picture the example sentence playing out like a tiny scene: "Their marriage began with a small wedding." and let that image anchor "matrimonio" in your mind.
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Questions about el matrimonio
How do you pronounce el matrimonio?
"el matrimonio" is spoken as EL mah-tree-MOH-neeoh in this dialect, the second-to-last syllable taking the beat, each vowel held clean and short rather than drawn out.
Is el matrimonio masculine or feminine?
el matrimonio is masculine. el matrimonio is masculine. Its plural is matrimonios.
How is el matrimonio used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el matrimonio is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Su matrimonio comenzó con una boda pequeña. (Their marriage began with a small wedding.).
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