In Spanish, family members are referred to with specific terms that often reveal the close-knit nature of families in Hispanic cultures. Here's a list of common family member terms:
| Spanish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Padre | Father | |
| Madre | Mother | |
| Hermano | Brother | |
| Hermana | Sister | |
| Hijo | Son | |
| Hija | Daughter | |
| Abuelo | Grandfather | |
| Abuela | Grandmother | |
| Tío | Uncle | |
| Tía | Aunt | |
| Primo | Cousin (m.) | |
| Prima | Cousin (f.) | |
| Esposo | Husband | |
| Esposa | Wife | |
| Nieto | Grandson | |
| Nieta | Granddaughter | |
| Suegro | Father-in-law | |
| Suegra | Mother-in-law | |
| Yerno | Son-in-law | |
| Nuera | Daughter-in-law |
Tía
Abuela
Brother
Immediate Family
The immediate family, or familia inmediata, includes those you are most closely related to by blood or marriage.
- Padre / Madre: Father / Mother
- Hermano / Hermana: Brother / Sister
- Hijo / Hija: Son / Daughter
- Esposo / Esposa: Husband / Wife
Padre, Madre, Hermano, Esposa
Yes
Parents, siblings, children, and spouses
Extended Family
Extended family, or familia extendida, covers relatives beyond the immediate circle.
- Abuelo / Abuela: Grandfather / Grandmother
- Nieto / Nieta: Grandson / Granddaughter
- Tío / Tía: Uncle / Aunt
- Primo / Prima: Cousin (male/female)
- Suegro / Suegra: Father-in-law / Mother-in-law
- Yerno / Nuera: Son-in-law / Daughter-in-law
Abuelo, Tía, Primo, Suegra
Yes
Relatives beyond immediate family like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Primo (m.), Prima (f.)
Suegro, Suegra, Yerno, Nuera
Conclusion
Spanish family vocabulary reflects the importance of both immediate and extended family ties.
- Immediate family: Padre, Madre, Hermano, Hermana, Hijo, Hija, Esposo, Esposa
- Extended family: Abuelo, Abuela, Tío, Tía, Primo, Prima, Suegro, Suegra, Yerno, Nuera