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housewife in Spanish

housewife in Spanish is ama de casa, mujer de gobierno, mujer de su casa — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.

housewife in Spanish

ama de casa
noun
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
mujer de gobierno
noun
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
mujer de su casa
noun
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

What does "housewife" mean?

  1. noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
    "She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching."
  2. noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.
    "His grandmother packed a housewife in every parcel she sent him."
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housewife in a sentence

  • She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching.
  • His grandmother packed a housewife in every parcel she sent him.

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What is "housewife" in Spanish?

"housewife" in Spanish is ama de casa, mujer de gobierno, mujer de su casa. housewife means: A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.

How do you use "housewife" in a sentence?

Example: "She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching." In Spanish, "housewife" is ama de casa, mujer de gobierno, mujer de su casa.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "housewife": ama de casa, mujer de gobierno, mujer de su casa.

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