marriage

• Sustantivo que designa la unión legal o formalmente reconocida de dos personas como pareja en una relación personal, así como el estado o institución resultante de dicha unión.

A noun referring to the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

1. Legal unionA2formal

   The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

   matrimonio (unión legal)

   • They celebrated their marriage in a beautiful church.
   • Marriage is a legal contract between two individuals.
   • The couple announced their marriage in the local newspaper.

   Sinónimosmatrimonynuptialsunionwedlock

2. Wedding ceremonyA2formal

   The ceremony in which two people are married.

   Ceremonia de matrimonio

   • The marriage took place at sunset on the beach.
   • They invited all their friends and family to the marriage.
   • The marriage was officiated by a judge.

   Sinónimosespousalmarriage ceremonynuptialswedding

   Antónimosannulmentdivorce

3. A2formal

   The relationship or state of being married.

   Matrimonio (estado de estar casado)

   • They have a happy and strong marriage.
   • After 25 years of marriage, they still love each other.
   • Marriage requires commitment and understanding.

   Sinónimosmatrimonyunionwedlock