Immediate Family Terms
When talking about family in Spanish, it's important to know basic terms like padre (father), madre (mother), hermano (brother), and hermana (sister). These form the core of your immediate family. You can add adjectives or possessive pronouns to personalize these relationships, such as mi padre (my father) or su hermana (his/her sister).
Extended Family Vocabulary
Extended family includes members like abuelo (grandfather), abuela (grandmother), tío (uncle), tía (aunt), and primo (cousin). These words help describe larger family networks beyond the immediate household. Remember the plural forms too, such as abuelos for grandparents and primos for cousins.
Describing Family Relationships
To describe family relationships, use phrases like es hijo de (is the son of) or es esposa de (is the wife of). You can specify characteristics by adding adjectives — for example, Es un hermano cariñoso (He is a caring brother) or Mi madre es muy amable (My mother is very kind).
Talking About Family Members’ Ages
Age can be expressed with phrases like El abuelo tiene setenta años (The grandfather is seventy years old) or Mi hermana es mayor que yo (My sister is older than me). These help give context about family members when describing them.
Family Names and Nicknames
Family members often have nicknames or terms of endearment in Spanish, such as abuelita (grandma) or hermanito (little brother). Using these terms adds warmth and familiarity when referring to relatives conversationally.
