In this lesson, we’ll focus on essential Spanish vocabulary related to marital and social status, helping you describe people more accurately in everyday conversations. You’ll learn how to say single, married, divorced, widowed, and retired in Spanish — and understand how these terms are used in real-life situations.
By getting to know more about the García family and their circle of friends in Costa del Sol, you’ll see these expressions come to life through engaging stories and contextual examples.
You’ll learn to:
Use common phrases like “Estoy casado/a” (I’m married) and “Soy soltero/a” (I’m single)
Describe people’s relationship status and life stage naturally and clearly
Build confidence in using Spanish vocabulary about personal information
Understand how cultural context influences how we talk about relationships in Spanish
This lesson is perfect for A1–A2 learners and is a great step toward speaking Spanish with more personal depth and fluency.
Click on the words in the (Spanish Words) column to listen to their pronunciation!
Spanish Words
English Translation
Soltero/a
Single
Casado/a
Married
Divorciado/a
Divorced
Viudo/a
Widower/Widow
Jubilado/a
Retired
Conversation with Familia García
Antonio: Yo soy casado y trabajo en un restaurante.
Antonio: I am married and I work in a restaurant.
Penélope: Yo soy casada y soy profesora.
Penélope: I am married and I am a teacher.
Lucía: Yo soy soltera y estudio en la escuela.
Lucía: I am single and I study at school.
Juan: Yo soy soltero y soy estudiante.
Juan: I am single and I am a student.
Amiga de Abuela Rosa: Yo soy viuda y jubilada.
Friend of Abuela Rosa: I am a widow and retired.
Amigo de Abuelo Miguel: Yo soy viudo y jubilado.
Friend of Abuelo Miguel: I am a widower and retired.
Leamos una historia
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