What is the Spanish word for "widow"?

Learn how to say "widow" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

widow

Spanish

viuda

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Examples of how to use "widow" in Spanish

English
A lonely widow lived in the small house.
Spanish
Una viuda solitaria vivía en la pequeña casa.
English
The widow planted flowers by his grave.
Spanish
La viuda plantó flores junto a su tumba.
English
A kind neighbor helped the widow today.
Spanish
Un vecino amable ayudó a la viuda hoy.
English
The widow received a letter from England.
Spanish
La viuda recibió una carta de Inglaterra.
English
Children visited the widow every Sunday afternoon.
Spanish
Los niños visitaban a la viuda cada domingo por la tarde.

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