maridillo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

maridillo /ma.ɾi.ˈði.ʝo/

Meanings and Usage:

• Meanings: "Maridillo" is a colloquial term in Spanish used to refer to someone who gets married for the first time. It is not a widely recognized or formal term, but rather a regional or informal way to describe a newlywed person.

• Usage Patterns: This word is not very common in everyday Spanish language. It is more likely to be used in colloquial or informal contexts, rather than in formal or written language.

Examples:

1. Spanish: El año pasado mi hermano fue un maridillo muy feliz. English: Last year my brother was a very happy newlywed.

2. Spanish: Todos los invitados felicitaron a la feliz maridillo. English: All the guests congratulated the happy newlywed.

Idiomatic Expressions:

"Maridillo" is not commonly used in Spanish idiomatic expressions.

Etymology:

The word "maridillo" is a diminutive form of the Spanish word "marido", which means "husband". The suffix "-illo" is often used to indicate a smaller or more affectionate version of a word.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

Synonyms: - "recién casado" (newlywed) - "recién casada" (newlywed)

Antonyms: - "soltero" (single) - "divorciado" (divorced)