Spanish Family Vocabulary Guide
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Introduction
Family is central to Spanish-speaking cultures. Here are the key words and phrases to talk about your family in Spanish.
Family Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| madre | mother | MAH-dreh |
| padre | father | PAH-dreh |
| hermano | brother | ehr-MAH-no |
| hermana | sister | ehr-MAH-nah |
| hijo | son | EE-ho |
| hija | daughter | EE-ha |
| abuelo | grandfather | ah-BWEH-lo |
| abuela | grandmother | ah-BWEH-lah |
| tío | uncle | TEE-oh |
| tía | aunt | TEE-ah |
| primo | cousin (m) | PREE-moh |
| prima | cousin (f) | PREE-mah |
| esposo | husband | es-POH-so |
| esposa | wife | es-POH-sah |
| nieto | grandson | NYEH-toh |
| nieta | granddaughter | NYEH-tah |
Example Sentences
- Mi madre se llama Ana. (My mother’s name is Ana.)
- Tengo dos hermanos. (I have two brothers.)
Practice Exercise
Describe your family in Spanish using the words above.
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