The family in Spanish
Learning Spanish family vocabulary is essential for communication and cultural integration, and allows you to fully participate in a variety of social, family and professional situations in a Spanish-speaking environment. Discover everything you need to know about the family with this vocabulary list.
Relatives
| Close relatives | Translation | Distant relatives | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padre | Father | Tío | Uncle |
| Madre | Mother | Tía | Aunt |
| Hijo | Son | Primo | Cousin (male) |
| Hermana | Daughter | Prima | Cousin (female) |
| Hermano | Brother | Sobrino | Nephew |
| Hermana | Sister | Sobrina | Niece |
| Abuelo | Grandfather | ||
| Abuela | Grandmother | ||
| Nieto | Grandson | ||
| Nieta | Granddaughter |
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Additional relationships
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Esposo / Marido | Husband |
| Esposa / Mujer | Wife |
| Cuñado | Brother-in-law |
| Cuñada | Sister-in-law |
| Suegro | Father-in-law |
| Suegra | Mother-in-law |
Other family-related terms
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Padre soltero | Single father |
| Madre soltera | Single mother |
| Padres | Parents |
| Padres adoptivos | Adoptive parents |
| Huérfano | Orphan |
| Tutor legal | Legal guardian |
| Abuelos paternos | Paternal grandparents |
| Abuelos maternos | Maternal grandparents |
Describe your family in Spanish with Sprachcaffe
Learning family-related vocabulary in Spanish is an important step in mastering the language. Start by learning the fundamental members of the family and use flashcards with a picture of a family member on one side and their name in Spanish on the other. If you have any questions or need more examples, do not hesitate to contact us or visit our Spanish courses. Also with Sprachcaffe you can travel to many Spanish speaking cities such as Havana or Barcelona.
