Novio is a noun in Spanish.
/nobio/
Novio primarily refers to a male partner in a romantic relationship. Its usage can also extend to denoting a fiancé (a man who is engaged to be married) or a groom in the context of weddings. The frequency of use is relatively high, particularly in oral speech among young couples, and it often appears in written form in contexts such as literature, messages, or social media.
Mi novio me sorprendió con una cena romántica.
My boyfriend surprised me with a romantic dinner.
Estamos planeando la boda porque mi novio y yo nos vamos a casar.
We are planning the wedding because my fiancé and I are getting married.
El novio de mi hermana es muy simpático y divertido.
My sister's boyfriend is very nice and fun.
While novio itself is not a part of many set idiomatic expressions, it can be used in various phrases that illustrate common scenarios in relationships. Here are some examples:
A buen novio no le falta una buena novia.
A good boyfriend doesn't lack a good girlfriend.
Mi novio es el que siempre lleva la relación.
My boyfriend is the one who always leads the relationship.
Siempre digo que mi novio es el mejor del mundo.
I always say that my boyfriend is the best in the world.
No hay mal que por bien no venga, a veces hay que terminar con un novio que no te valora.
There's no bad that doesn’t bring about something good; sometimes you have to break up with a boyfriend who doesn’t value you.
The word novio comes from the Latin word "novius," which means "new" or "young." The term has evolved to denote a relationship focused on youth and romantic engagement.
In the context of relationships, novio can be contrasted with novia, which refers to a female partner.