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

Part of Speech

• Noun

Phonetic Transcription

• /muˈxeɾ/

Translation Options into English

• Woman
• Female

Meaning and Usage

The word "mujer" refers to an adult female human. It is widely used in various contexts related to gender, society, culture, and relationships. In legal contexts, it's important in discussions around rights, responsibilities, and identity. In medicine, it arises in contexts relating to female health and biological aspects.

Frequency of Use: "Mujer" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in literature, sociology, and media discussions about gender.

Example Sentences

1. La mujer en la foto es mi madre.

2. The woman in the photo is my mother.

3. La mujer que lidera la reunión es muy respetada.

4. The woman leading the meeting is highly respected.

5. Hoy en día, la mujer tiene muchas más oportunidades que antes.

6. Nowadays, a woman has many more opportunities than before.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "mujer" appears in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Below are some examples:

1. "Mujer de mundo"
2. Translation: Woman of the world (an experienced, worldly, or sophisticated woman).

3. Example: Ella es una mujer de mundo; ha viajado a muchos países.

   • She is a woman of the world; she has traveled to many countries.

4. "Mujer fatal"

5. Translation: Femme fatale (a seductive, dangerous woman).

6. Example: La novela presenta a una mujer fatal que enamora a un joven ingenuo.

   • The novel features a femme fatale who captivates a naive young man.

7. "Detrás de cada gran hombre hay una gran mujer"

8. Translation: Behind every great man, there is a great woman.
9. Example: Se dice que detrás de cada gran hombre hay una gran mujer, pero a menudo olvidamos su contribución.
   • It is said that behind every great man, there is a great woman, but we often overlook her contribution.

Etymology

The term "mujer" comes from the Latin word "mulier," which also means woman. It has undergone phonetic and morphological changes over the centuries but retains its core meaning.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Dama (lady) - Fémina (female)

Antonyms: - Hombre (man)