These are some of the most useful Spanish phrases for talking about family. They cover relationships, roles, celebrations, and common situations you might encounter when speaking about your relatives.

Family Relationships

This section covers how to talk about different family members and their roles in Spanish.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
Mi madre es muy cariñosa.	My mother is very loving.
Tengo dos hermanos mayores.	I have two older brothers.
Mi abuelo vive con nosotros.	My grandfather lives with us.
¿Tienes primos?	Do you have cousins?
Mi tía es profesora.	My aunt is a teacher.
El sobrino de Ana es pequeño.	Ana’s nephew is small.
Mi padre trabaja en una oficina.	My father works in an office.
Somos una familia grande.	We are a big family.
Mi hermana está en la universidad.	My sister is in college.
Los gemelos son idénticos.	The twins are identical.

Describing Family Members

These phrases help you describe the personalities, occupations, and roles of your family members.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
Mi abuela cocina delicioso.	My grandmother cooks deliciously.
Mi tío es muy divertido.	My uncle is very funny.
Mi prima es muy estudiosa.	My cousin is very studious.
Mi padre es ingeniero.	My father is an engineer.
Mi madre trabaja de enfermera.	My mother works as a nurse.
Mi hermano es músico.	My brother is a musician.
Mis padres están jubilados.	My parents are retired.
Mi hermana menor es tímida.	My younger sister is shy.
Mi sobrino tiene cinco años.	My nephew is five years old.
Mi familia es muy unida.	My family is very close-knit.

Talking About Family Life

Use these phrases to discuss everyday family routines, living situations, and relationships.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
Vivo con mis padres.	I live with my parents.
Mis abuelos cuidan a los niños.	My grandparents take care of the children.
Celebramos los cumpleaños en familia.	We celebrate birthdays as a family.
Mi hermano se fue a vivir solo.	My brother went to live alone.
Ayudo en las tareas de la casa.	I help with the house chores.
Tenemos reuniones familiares los domingos.	We have family gatherings on Sundays.
Mi mamá prepara la cena todas las noches.	My mom prepares dinner every night.
Mis padres están separados.	My parents are separated.
Mis primos vienen de visita mañana.	My cousins are coming to visit tomorrow.
Siempre hablamos por teléfono con la abuela.	We always talk on the phone with grandma.

Celebrations and Traditions

These phrases are useful for talking about family celebrations, holidays, and traditions in Spanish.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
En Navidad, toda la familia se reúne.	At Christmas, the whole family gets together.
Celebramos el Día de los Muertos en casa.	We celebrate Day of the Dead at home.
Mi abuela cuenta historias familiares.	My grandmother tells family stories.
En Año Nuevo, brindamos en familia.	On New Year’s Eve, we toast as a family.
Hacemos una gran comida para el cumpleaños.	We make a big meal for the birthday.
Mi familia tiene tradiciones muy bonitas.	My family has very beautiful traditions.
Decoramos la casa juntos para las fiestas.	We decorate the house together for the holidays.
Los niños reciben regalos de los abuelos.	The children receive gifts from the grandparents.
Mi tía prepara un pastel especial.	My aunt prepares a special cake.
Siempre cantamos villancicos en familia.	We always sing Christmas carols as a family.

Asking About Family

These phrases will help you ask questions about someone’s family in a polite and natural way.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
¿Cuántos hermanos tienes?	How many siblings do you have?
¿Cómo se llaman tus padres?	What are your parents’ names?
¿Tienes primos o primas?	Do you have male or female cousins?
¿Dónde viven tus abuelos?	Where do your grandparents live?
¿Tu familia es grande o pequeña?	Is your family big or small?
¿Tienes hijos?	Do you have children?
¿Con quién vives en casa?	Who do you live with at home?
¿Qué hace tu padre?	What does your father do?
¿Tu hermano está casado?	Is your brother married?
¿Cuándo es el cumpleaños de tu mamá?	When is your mother’s birthday?

Family Roles and Responsibilities

Use these phrases to talk about who does what in your family and how you share responsibilities.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
Mi padre arregla todo en la casa.	My father fixes everything in the house.
Mi madre se encarga de la cocina.	My mother takes care of the cooking.
Yo limpio mi cuarto todas las semanas.	I clean my room every week.
Mi hermana cuida a los niños pequeños.	My sister takes care of the little children.
Mis abuelos ayudan con las tareas.	My grandparents help with chores.
Nosotros ponemos la mesa antes de comer.	We set the table before eating.
Mi hermano saca la basura.	My brother takes out the trash.
Todos ayudamos a ordenar la casa.	We all help tidy up the house.
Mi mamá lava la ropa.	My mom does the laundry.
Después de cenar, lavo los platos.	After dinner, I wash the dishes.

My father fixes everything in the house.

Mi padre trabaja en la oficina.

Mi padre arregla todo en la casa.

Mi padre cocina en la casa.

Mi padre limpia la casa.

Mi padre arregla todo en la casa.

'Mi padre arregla todo en la casa.' means 'My father fixes everything in the house.' It describes his role in maintenance.

Expressing Emotions and Opinions About Family

These phrases will help you share your feelings and thoughts about your family in Spanish.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation
Amo pasar tiempo con mi familia.	I love spending time with my family.
Mi familia es mi mayor apoyo.	My family is my greatest support.
Me llevo muy bien con mis hermanos.	I get along very well with my siblings.
A veces discutimos, pero nos queremos.	Sometimes we argue, but we love each other.
Estoy agradecido/a por mi familia.	I am grateful for my family.
Mi abuela es mi persona favorita.	My grandmother is my favorite person.
Me siento feliz cuando estamos juntos.	I feel happy when we are together.
Extraño a mi familia cuando estoy lejos.	I miss my family when I’m far away.
Mi padre es un ejemplo para mí.	My father is an example for me.
Valoro mucho las tradiciones familiares.	I really value family traditions.

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English Translation: My mother is very loving.

Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

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