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husband
[ˈhʌzbənd]
noun
masculine
pl: husbands
marido
1.
A married man considered in relation to his spouse
She introduced me to her husband at the party.
Ela me apresentou ao seu marido na festa.
2.
To manage economically; to use frugally
He husbands his resources carefully.
Ele administra seus recursos com cuidado.
Synonyms
spouse
partner
mate
groom
Antonyms
wife
bachelor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
marido
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
marido
Standard usage, occasionally 'esposo' in formal contexts
São Paulo
marido
Standard usage, 'companheiro' in progressive contexts
Portugal
marido
Standard term; 'esposo' used in formal or literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
a good husband makes a good marriage
husband and wife
to husband one's strength
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