alimony in Spanish

alimony in Spanish is pensión alimenticia, alimentos, manutención — alimony means financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation.

alimony in Spanish

pensión alimenticia

noun

(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

alimentos

noun

(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

manutención

noun

(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

mantención

noun

(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

What does "alimony" mean?

noun Financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation.
"He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife for five years."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

alimony in a sentence

He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife for five years.
She waived her right to alimony as part of the settlement.

Similar words in Spanish

maintenance

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "alimony" in Spanish?

"alimony" in Spanish is pensión alimenticia, alimentos, manutención. alimony means: Financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation.

How do you use "alimony" in a sentence?

Example: "He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife for five years." In Spanish, "alimony" is pensión alimenticia, alimentos, manutención.

Are there other ways to say "alimony" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "alimony": pensión alimenticia, alimentos, manutención, mantención.

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