better half
nounmasculine/femininecoloquial/ˈkarɐ mɨˈtadɨ/medium
ca·ra-me·ta·de
Definition
Expression used to refer to one's partner in a romantic relationship; spouse or significant other.
He introduced us to his better half at the event.
My better half supports me in all my projects.
Common collocations
find your better halfmy better halfideal better half
Etymology
Expressão idiomática portuguesa.