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How to Say "Boyfriend" and "Girlfriend" in Spanish: A Country-by-Country Guide
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Add a word/Sounds like "NOH" (as in "note") + "byoh"/
Meaning
A male romantic partner in a formal, official relationship. Not a casual hookup: having a novio implies a socially recognized commitment across nearly all Spanish-speaking countries. There is a clear "we are together" label that goes beyond just dating casually.
Examples
“Ya tengo novio desde hace tres meses, va bastante serio.”
“I have had a boyfriend for three months now, it is getting pretty serious.”
“Do you have a boyfriend or are you single?”
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/Sounds like "NOH" (as in "note") + "byoh"/
Meaning
A male romantic partner in a formal, official relationship. Not a casual hookup: having a novio implies a socially recognized commitment across nearly all Spanish-speaking countries. There is a clear "we are together" label that goes beyond just dating casually.
Examples
“Ya tengo novio desde hace tres meses, va bastante serio.”
“I have had a boyfriend for three months now, it is getting pretty serious.”
“Do you have a boyfriend or are you single?”
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