Spousal Meaning in English

word

US

ˈspaʊzəɫ

SPOW-zuhl

UK

spˈaʊsəl

SPOW-suhl

Definition

Relating to a husband or wife; connected to marriage or a spouse.

Usage & Nuances

'Spousal' is formal and usually appears in legal, official, or academic language (e.g., 'spousal support', 'spousal visa'). It is rarely used in everyday conversation. Often used in compound phrases with 'support', 'abuse', 'rights', or 'benefits'.

• Spanish: conyugal - del cónyuge
• Portuguese (BR): conjugal - do cônjuge
• Portuguese (PT): conjugal - do cônjuge
• Chinese (Simplified): 配偶的
• Chinese (Traditional): 配偶的
• Hindi: पति या पत्नी का - वैवाहिक
• Arabic: زوجيّ
• Bengali: দাম্পত্য - স্বামী-স্ত্রীর
• Russian: супружеский
• Japanese: 配偶者の
• Vietnamese: vợ chồng - hôn phối
• Korean: 배우자의 - 부부의
• Turkish: eşe ait - evlilikle ilgili
• Urdu: زوجین سے متعلق
• Indonesian: pasangan (suami/istri)

Example Sentences

She received spousal support after the divorce.

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They are applying for a spousal visa so they can live together.

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Spousal benefits are available to married couples.

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The court ordered him to pay spousal maintenance every month.

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You need to bring your marriage certificate for the spousal health insurance plan.

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Some jobs offer spousal travel benefits if your partner joins you on work trips.

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