sposo
groom; husband
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈspɔːzo/
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Cultural Note
In Italian weddings, the groom traditionally waits at the altar while the bride is accompanied by her father. 'Novelli sposi' refers to newlyweds. The Italian wedding toast is 'Evviva gli sposi!' (Long live the bride and groom!).
📝 Example Sentences
Lo sposo era molto emozionato.
The groom was very emotional.
I novelli sposi partono per la luna di miele.
The newlyweds are leaving for their honeymoon.
Ecco lo sposo che arriva all'altare.
Here comes the groom arriving at the altar.