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How to Say "This is my husband" in Italian
Learn how to introduce your spouse in Italian with this simple, standard phrase used in social and professional settings across Italy.
Questo è mio marito.
KWES-toh eh MEE-oh mah-REE-tohneutral
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Use this when introducing your husband to friends, hotel staff, or new acquaintances. It is the perfect way to establish your relationship status during dinner conversations or check-ins.
Alternatives
- Lui è mio marito.Use this if you are pointing him out from a distance.
- Ti presento mio marito.Use this when formally introducing him to a friend.
- Le presento mio marito.Use this for formal introductions with someone you address as Lei.
Ways to get it wrong
Forgetting the possessive article
In Italian, you must include 'mio' (my) before 'marito'; saying 'questo è marito' sounds like broken, incomplete speech.
Mispronouncing the 'r' in marito
Ensure you use a light, tapped 'r' sound rather than the heavy, retroflex English 'r' to avoid sounding like a caricature.
A small cultural note
Italians often use 'mio marito' even in casual settings, but younger generations in cities might occasionally use the loanword 'partner' if they prefer a more modern, neutral term.
Frequently asked
Do I need to change the word for husband if I am talking to a stranger?
No, 'marito' is the standard word for husband regardless of who you are speaking to. The structure of the sentence remains the same in all social contexts.
Why do I hear some people say 'il mio marito'?
While you might hear this in some dialects or casual speech, it is grammatically incorrect in standard Italian. Stick to 'mio marito' to sound natural and correct.
How do I introduce my wife instead?
Simply swap the word 'marito' for 'moglie'. You would say 'Questa è mia moglie' because 'moglie' is feminine.
