nobya
nóbya with stress marks
girlfriend
Also means
Nobya can also mean fiancée or bride in more formal or older usage.
Usage Note
Nobya is an extremely common Spanish loanword used across all age groups to mean girlfriend or bride. It covers a range of formality, from casual dating to engagement, depending on context. The masculine counterpart is nobyo.
Examples
" May nobya na siya. "
Natural Translation
He has a girlfriend now.
Literal Translation
Has girlfriend already he.
" Ipinakilala ni Ben ang kanyang nobya sa buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Ben introduced his girlfriend to the whole family.
Literal Translation
Introduced Ben the his girlfriend to whole family.
" Matagal nang magkasintahan si Pedro at ang kanyang nobya bago sila nagdesisyong magpakasal sa susunod na taon. "
Natural Translation
Pedro and his girlfriend had been together a long time before they decided to get married next year.
Literal Translation
Long already sweethearts Pedro and the his girlfriend before they decided to-marry in next year.
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