Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Ceremonia de Boda

a party held for a man by his male friends, who is about to get married

despedida de soltero

a party for a woman that is held before her marriage and is often arranged and attended by her female friends

despedida de soltera

a man chosen by a bridegroom to help him at his wedding

padrino de boda, padrino

a woman or girl chosen by a bride to help her at her wedding

dama de honor

a man who is engaged to someone

prometido, novio

a woman who is engaged to someone

prometida, novia

a young girl who throws flower petals in front of a bride at a wedding

niña de las flores, damita de honor

a woman chosen by the bride to be her main attendant and support her throughout the wedding planning process and on the wedding day itself

dama de honor, madrina

the flowers that are attractively arranged for a ceremony or as a gift

ramo

a formal party held to celebrate an event or welcome someone

recepción

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

discurso

the act of raising a glass, usually filled with alcohol, in honor of someone or to wish them health, happiness, or success

brindis

a ring that someone gives their partner after agreeing to marry each other

anillo de compromiso, anillo de pedida

a ring that someone's spouse gives them during their wedding ceremony

anillo de casado, anillo de matrimonio

a formal dress worn by a bride during their wedding ceremony

traje de novia, vestido de novia

a piece of fabric worn by brides that covers the head and face or drapes over the back, often made of lace or other delicate materials

velo, tule

a formal men's suit typically worn for black-tie events and formal occasions

esmoquin, smoking

the passageway between rows of seats in a church, often leading from the entrance to the altar

nave lateral

small pieces of colored paper thrown during a special event, particularly over the newlyweds after their wedding ceremony

confeti

to run away secretly and marry one's partner

fugarse para casarse, fugarse

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

intercambiar

a serious and formal promise, made especially during a wedding or religious ceremony

voto

a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves

campana

a specific area at an event, a disco, club, etc. where people can dance

pista de baile

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

luna de miel

someone who has recently gotten married

recién casado

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

embarazada