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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.
    "My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home."
  2. noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.
    "The soldier kept a small housewife in his bag to mend his socks."
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housewife in a sentence

  • My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home.
  • Being a housewife in those days meant cooking, cleaning, and caring for the family.
  • The soldier kept a small housewife in his bag to mend his socks.
  • She pulled a needle out of her housewife and sewed on the button.

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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: "My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home." 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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