In this post, we will explore some of the most important words and phrases related to the family in the Spanish language.
From basic terms like “Madre” and “Padre” to more complex phrases like “Hermanastro” or “Bisabuela”, we will cover it all.
Not only you will learn the words, but you will also learn how to use them in context, making it easier to hold conversations with Spanish-speaking family members or friends.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on your vocabulary, this post is perfect for you! Let’s get started!
This is the Family Members’ Main Vocabulary in Spanish
Spanish
English
Padres
Parents
Madre
Mother
Padre
Father
Hijo
Son
Hija
Daughter
Hijos
Children
Hermano
Brother
Hermana
Sister
Hermanos
Siblings
This is the basic family members’ main vocabulary if you need to talk about your grandparents
Spanish
English
Abuelo
Grandfather
Abuela
Grandmother
Abuelos
Grandparents
Nieto
Grandson
Nieta
Granddaughter
Nietos
Grandchildren
This is the basic family members’ main vocabulary if you want to talk about your uncles’ and aunts’ families
Spanish
English
Tío
Uncle
Tía
Aunt
Primo (a)
Cousin
Sobrina
Niece
Sobrino
Nephew
Sobrinos
Nieces and Nephews
The Blended Family in Spanish
A blended family, also known as a stepfamily, is a family unit that is formed when two individuals who have children from previous relationships come together and create a new family.
El padrastro
Stepfather
La madrastra
Stepmother
Los padrastros
Stepparents
El hijastro
Stepson
La hijastra
Stepdaughter
Los hijastros
stepchildren
El hermanastro
Stepbrother
La hermanastra
Stepsister
Los hermanastros
Stepbrothers and Sisters
El medio hermano
Half-brother
La media hermana
Half-sister
The In-Laws in Spanish
This is the vocabulary in Spanish to talk about your in-laws
El suegro
Father-in-law
La suegra
Mother-in-law
Los suegros
Mother and Father-in-law
El yerno
Son-in-law
La nuera
Daughter-in-law
El cuñado
Brother-in-law
La cuñada
Sister-in-law
Sentences about Family Members in Spanish
These are examples of sentences about Family Members in Spanish
ES
Mi madre se llama Maria.
EN
My mother’s name is Maria
ES
Mi padre trabaja como abogado.
EN
My father works as a lawyer.
ES
Mi hermana es estudiante de medicina.
EN
My sister is a medical student
ES
Mi abuela vive con nosotros.
EN
My grandmother lives with us
ES
Mi tío es muy divertido.
EN
My uncle is very funny
ES
Mi primo es muy inteligente
EN
My cousin is very intelligent
ES
Mi suegra es muy amable.
EN
My mother-in-law is very nice
ES
Mi cuñado es muy trabajador.
EN
y brother-in-law is very hardworking
ES
Mi esposo es mi mejor amigo.
EN
My husband is my best friend.
ES
Mi hija es muy divertida.
EN
My daughter is very funny
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