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How to Say "This is my partner" in Spanish
Introduce your significant other or romantic partner in Spanish with this versatile phrase.
Esta es mi pareja.
ES-tah es mee pah-REH-hahneutral
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Use this when introducing someone you are in a romantic relationship with to friends, family, or colleagues. It's a clear and direct way to define your relationship status.
Alternatives
- Este es mi novio.Use if your partner is male and you want to be more specific.
- Esta es mi novia.Use if your partner is female and you want to be more specific.
- Él es mi compañero.Use for a male partner, especially in more formal or long-term committed relationships.
Ways to get it wrong
Pareja vs. Parecer
'Pareja' means partner; 'parecer' means to seem or look like.
Gender Agreement
While 'pareja' is feminine, the article 'esta' agrees with it. If you use 'novio/novia', the article must change ('este novio', 'esta novia').
A small cultural note
In some regions, 'compañero/compañera' might be used for a long-term partner, similar to 'significant other'. 'Pareja' is generally understood across Latin America.
Frequently asked
what is the difference between pareja novio and novia
'Pareja' is a general term for partner, applicable to any gender. 'Novio' is specifically a boyfriend, and 'novia' is specifically a girlfriend.
can i use pareja for husband or wife
While 'pareja' can encompass marriage, it's more common to use 'esposo' for husband and 'esposa' for wife if you want to be that specific.
how to say this is my boyfriend in spanish
You would say 'Este es mi novio.' Remember to use 'este' because 'novio' is masculine.
