This is the 2672nd most frequent Spanish word.
expareja
"Expareja" means "ex-partner" in English, referring to a former romantic partner.
Here, 'expareja' is used neutrally to refer to a former romantic partner, focusing on the past relationship dynamic.
Mi expareja y yo fuimos amigos antes de salir juntos.
My ex-partner and I were friends before dating.
In this context, 'expareja' refers to someone with whom the speaker had a romantic relationship that ended, emphasizing the past relationship and its conclusion.
La relación con mi expareja terminó hace varios años debido a diferencias irreconciliables.
The relationship with my ex-partner ended several years ago due to irreconcilable differences.
Here, 'expareja' illustrates a situation where a previous romantic relationship has transitioned into a platonic friendship, showing that the term can encompass positive interactions post-relationship.