Also means
bride
Usage Note
Novia means girlfriend in everyday contexts and bride in a wedding context. The masculine counterpart is novio (boyfriend/groom). Los novios together can mean the couple or the newlyweds. It can also describe a fiancée, so context decides which sense applies.
Examples
"Su novia vive en otra ciudad."
Natural Translation
His girlfriend lives in another city.
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