matrimony

• Estado de casado; união legal e social entre duas pessoas, especialmente reconhecida por lei ou religião; também se refere à cerimônia ou ao sacramento do casamento.

The state of being married, especially the legal and social union of two individuals; also refers to the marriage ceremony or sacrament.

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1. State of being marriedB2formal

   The condition of being united in marriage as a couple, typically for life.

   Matrimônio

   • They entered into holy matrimony last summer.
   • The couple celebrated fifty years of matrimony.
   • Matrimony is considered a sacred bond in many cultures.

   Sinônimosmarriageunionwedlock

   Antônimosbachelorhoodcelibacydivorcesinglenessspinsterhood

2. Marriage ceremonyB2formal

   The formal ceremony or religious sacrament that unites two people as spouses.

   Matrimônio

   • The priest officiated the matrimony at the church.
   • They exchanged vows during the matrimony.
   • The matrimony was followed by a grand reception.

   Sinônimosbridalmarriage ceremonynuptialsweddingwedding ceremony