Family is one of the most important things in life. They are the people who love and support us no matter what. That’s why it’s important to know the vocabulary for family members.
Immediate family:
- madre (mother)
- padre (father)
- padres (parents)
- hijo (son)
- hija (daughter)
- hermano (brother)
- hermana (sister)
- esposo (husband)
- esposa (wife)
Extended family:
- abuelo (grandfather)
- abuela (grandmother)
- tío (uncle)
- tía (aunt)
- primo/prima (cousin)
- sobrino/sobrina (nephew/niece)
- cuñado/cuñada (brother-in-law/sister-in-law)
- suegro (father-in-law)
- suegra (mother-in-law)
- yerno (son-in-law)
- nuera (daughter-in-law)
Here are some examples of how to use this vocabulary in sentences:
- Mi madre es profesora. (My mother is a teacher.)
- Mis abuelos viven en el campo. (My grandparents live in the countryside.)
- Mis primos son muy divertidos. (My cousins are very funny.)
Learning this Spanish vocabulary for family members will help you communicate effectively with native speakers and understand more about Spanish-speaking cultures.