Family Members

This is the vocabulary that you will probably hear and use the most when talking
about family members.

Padres Parents

Padre Father

Papá Dad, Daddy

Madre Mother

Mamá Mom, Mommy

Hijo Son

Hija Daughter

Hijos Children (Boys and Girls)

Esposo, Marido Husband

Esposa Wife

Hermano Brother

Hermana Sister

Hermanos Siblings (Boys and Girls)

In Spanish-speaking countries, the extended family is just as important as the

nuclear one so it’s good to have a solid understanding of these vocabulary
terms.

Parientes Relatives

Abuelo Grandfather

Abuela Grandmother

Abuelos Grandparents
Nieto Grandson

Nieta Granddaughter

Nietos Grandchildren

Tío Uncle

Tía Aunt

Tios Aunt(S) and Uncle(S)

Primo Cousin (Male)

Prima Cousin (Female)

Primos Cousins (Male and Female)

Sobrino Nephew

Sobrina Niece

Sobrinos Nieces and Nephews

The Mixed Family

In today’s society the mixed family is becoming the norm. If you have a blended
family it is a good idea to memorize the vocabulary that pertains to you in order
to accurately describe the makeup of your family.

Padrastro Stepfather

Madrastra Stepmother

Padrastros Stepparents

Hijastro Stepson

Hijastra Stepdaughter

Hijastros Stepchildren

Hermanastro Stepbrother
Hermanastra Stepsister

Hermanastros Stepbrothers and Sisters

Medio Hermano Half-brother

Media Hermana Half-sister

The In-laws
If you are married, you may find that you spend a lot of time talking about your
in-laws. Some of these terms are a bit more complicated than other family
vocabulary, so start by learning the ones that you use the most before learning
additional terms.

Suegro Father-in-law

Suegra Mother-in-law

Suegros Mother And Father-in-law

Yerno Son-in-law

Nuera Daughter-in-law

Cuñado Brother-in-law

Cuñada Sister-in-law

Useful Expressions to Talk About Family Relationships

I have three siblings - one sister and two brothers.

I have two children: a daughter and a son.
Mi familia es muy grande. → My family is really big.
He is my uncle.
They are my grandparents.
She is her/his aunt.