Family phrases in Spanish, including common expressions for relatives, greetings, and everyday conversations within the family.
Family phrases are essential for talking about relationships, describing your household, and engaging in everyday conversations. They help you connect with others and share important details about your life. Here are some common family phrases in Spanish, along with their English translations and examples.
Spanish Family Member Phrases
These are common phrases used to talk about different family members.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi madre se llama Ana. | My mother’s name is Ana. | Mi madre se llama Ana y es médica. | My mother’s name is Ana and she is a doctor. |
| Tengo dos hermanos. | I have two brothers. | Tengo dos hermanos y una hermana. | I have two brothers and one sister. |
| Mi abuelo es muy sabio. | My grandfather is very wise. | Mi abuelo es muy sabio y siempre cuenta historias. | My grandfather is very wise and always tells stories. |
| Soy hijo único. | I’m an only child. | Soy hijo único y vivo con mis padres. | I’m an only child and live with my parents. |
| Mis primos vienen de visita. | My cousins are coming to visit. | Mis primos vienen de visita este fin de semana. | My cousins are coming to visit this weekend. |
| ¿Dónde está tu tía? | Where is your aunt? | ¿Dónde está tu tía? Quiero hablar con ella. | Where is your aunt? I want to talk to her. |
| Mi sobrino es muy travieso. | My nephew is very naughty. | Mi sobrino es muy travieso y siempre causa problemas. | My nephew is very naughty and always causes trouble. |
| Vivimos con nuestros abuelos. | We live with our grandparents. | Vivimos con nuestros abuelos en el campo. | We live with our grandparents in the countryside. |
| Mi pareja es muy cariñosa. | My partner is very affectionate. | Mi pareja es muy cariñosa y siempre me apoya. | My partner is very affectionate and always supports me. |
| Los gemelos son idénticos. | The twins are identical. | Los gemelos son idénticos y usan ropa diferente. | The twins are identical and wear different clothes. |
Mi sobrino es muy ___.
How do you say 'My nephew is very naughty.' in Spanish?
travieso
'Mi sobrino es muy travieso.' means 'My nephew is very naughty.'
Tengo ___ hermanos.
How do you say 'I have two brothers.' in Spanish?
dos
The correct phrase is 'Tengo dos hermanos.' which means 'I have two brothers.'
Mi pareja es muy ___.
How do you say 'My partner is very affectionate.' in Spanish?
cariñosa
'Mi pareja es muy cariñosa.' means 'My partner is very affectionate.'
Mis ___ vienen de visita.
How do you say 'My cousins are coming to visit.' in Spanish?
primos
'Mis primos vienen de visita.' means 'My cousins are coming to visit.'
Family Greetings and Introductions
These phrases help you greet and introduce family members.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¡Hola, abuela! | Hi, Grandma! | ¡Hola, abuela! ¿Cómo estás hoy? | Hi, Grandma! How are you today? |
| Te presento a mi tío. | I introduce you to my uncle. | Te presento a mi tío Carlos. | I introduce you to my uncle Carlos. |
| Mucho gusto, soy Elena. | Nice to meet you, I’m Elena. | Mucho gusto, soy Elena, la prima de Juan. | Nice to meet you, I’m Elena, Juan’s cousin. |
| ¿Cómo está la familia? | How is the family? | ¿Cómo está la familia? ¿Todos bien? | How is the family? Is everyone well? |
| Nos vemos en la cena familiar. | See you at the family dinner. | Nos vemos en la cena familiar a las ocho. | See you at the family dinner at eight. |
| Mi hermano te saluda. | My brother sends you greetings. | Mi hermano te saluda desde la ciudad. | My brother sends you greetings from the city. |
| ¿Quién es ese joven? | Who is that young man? | ¿Quién es ese joven que está con mamá? | Who is that young man with Mom? |
| Es un placer conocerte. | It’s a pleasure to meet you. | Es un placer conocerte, Antonia. | It’s a pleasure to meet you, Antonia. |
| ¡Feliz cumpleaños, primo! | Happy birthday, cousin! | ¡Feliz cumpleaños, primo! Que cumplas muchos más. | Happy birthday, cousin! Wishing you many more. |
| Cuídate mucho, mamá. | Take good care of yourself, Mom. | Cuídate mucho, mamá. Te quiero. | Take good care of yourself, Mom. I love you. |
Everyday Family Conversations
These are common phrases used in daily family life.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Qué quiere cenar papá? | What does Dad want for dinner? | ¿Qué quiere cenar papá esta noche? | What does Dad want for dinner tonight? |
| Ayuda a tu hermana, por favor. | Help your sister, please. | Ayuda a tu hermana con la tarea, por favor. | Help your sister with her homework, please. |
| ¿Quién lavó los platos? | Who washed the dishes? | ¿Quién lavó los platos anoche? | Who washed the dishes last night? |
| Vamos a visitar a los abuelos. | We’re going to visit the grandparents. | Vamos a visitar a los abuelos este domingo. | We’re going to visit the grandparents this Sunday. |
| La casa está muy tranquila hoy. | The house is very quiet today. | La casa está muy tranquila hoy, parece desierta. | The house is very quiet today, it seems empty. |
| ¿Dónde están los niños? | Where are the kids? | ¿Dónde están los niños? No los veo por ningún lado. | Where are the kids? I don’t see them anywhere. |
| Es hora de dormir, hijo. | It’s time to sleep, son. | Es hora de dormir, hijo. Mañana hay escuela. | It’s time to sleep, son. There’s school tomorrow. |
| Mamá, ¿puedo salir con mis amigos? | Mom, can I go out with my friends? | Mamá, ¿puedo salir con mis amigos esta noche? | Mom, can I go out with my friends tonight? |
| Papá está trabajando en el jardín. | Dad is working in the garden. | Papá está trabajando en el jardín esta mañana. | Dad is working in the garden this morning. |
| La reunión familiar fue muy divertida. | The family gathering was very fun. | La reunión familiar fue muy divertida y ruidosa. | The family gathering was very fun and noisy. |
Expressing Family Feelings
These phrases help you talk about emotions within the family.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te quiero mucho, mamá. | I love you very much, Mom. | Te quiero mucho, mamá. Gracias por todo. | I love you very much, Mom. Thank you for everything. |
| Extraño a mis abuelos. | I miss my grandparents. | Extraño a mis abuelos, no los veo desde hace meses. | I miss my grandparents; I haven’t seen them in months. |
| Estamos muy unidos como familia. | We are very close as a family. | Estamos muy unidos como familia, siempre nos apoyamos. | We are very close as a family; we always support each other. |
| Mi hermana está feliz con su bebé. | My sister is happy with her baby. | Mi hermana está feliz con su bebé recién nacido. | My sister is happy with her newborn baby. |
| Papá está orgulloso de ti. | Dad is proud of you. | Papá está orgulloso de ti por tus logros. | Dad is proud of you for your achievements. |
| Hay mucho amor en nuestra casa. | There is a lot of love in our home. | Hay mucho amor en nuestra casa, siempre hay risas. | There is a lot of love in our home; there are always laughs. |
| Mamá está un poco cansada hoy. | Mom is a bit tired today. | Mamá está un poco cansada, tuvo un día largo. | Mom is a bit tired; she had a long day. |
| Me siento agradecido por mi familia. | I feel grateful for my family. | Me siento agradecido por mi familia y su apoyo. | I feel grateful for my family and their support. |
| Mi abuelo siempre cuenta chistes. | My grandfather always tells jokes. | Mi abuelo siempre cuenta chistes para alegrarnos. | My grandfather always tells jokes to cheer us up. |
| Estamos celebrando el cumpleaños de mamá. | We’re celebrating Mom’s birthday. | Estamos celebrando el cumpleaños de mamá con una fiesta sorpresa. | We’re celebrating Mom’s birthday with a surprise party. |
These family phrases will help you talk about your relatives, engage in everyday conversations, and express your feelings naturally in Spanish. ¡Buena suerte!
Flashcards (1 of 40)
- English Phrase: My mother’s name is Ana.
- English Example: My mother’s name is Ana and she is a doctor.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
