👨👩👧👦 Family Members
In this section you'll learn essential Spanish family vocabulary and how to talk about your relatives in everyday conversations.
🟢 Immediate Family
👨 Father → Padre
👩 Mother → Madre
👦 Son → Hijo
👧 Daughter → Hija
🧑 Brother → Hermano
👩 Sister → Hermana
👨👩👧👦 Parents → Padres
❤️ Family → Familia
🟡 Extended Family
👴 Grandfather → Abuelo
👵 Grandmother → Abuela
👨 Uncle → Tío
👩 Aunt → Tía
👦 Cousin → Primo / Prima
👶 Baby → Bebé
🔴 Relationships
💍 Husband → Esposo
💖 Wife → Esposa
❤️ Boyfriend → Novio
💕 Girlfriend → Novia
👕 Helpful Tip
Many Spanish family words come in masculine and feminine pairs.
Hermano Hermana
Hijo Hija
Primo Prima
Abuelo Abuela
Hermano Hermana
Hijo Hija
Primo Prima
Abuelo Abuela
💬 Family Life
🍽️ Todos los domingos almorzamos en casa de mis abuelos.
Every Sunday we have lunch at my grandparents' house.
Every Sunday we have lunch at my grandparents' house.
🎸 Mi hermano toca la guitarra en una banda.
My brother plays guitar in a band.
My brother plays guitar in a band.
🎂 Mi prima siempre prepara el pastel de cumpleaños.
My cousin always makes the birthday cake.
My cousin always makes the birthday cake.
🚗 Este verano vamos a viajar con toda la familia.
This summer we're going to travel with the whole family.
This summer we're going to travel with the whole family.
💬 Everyday Conversations
Family dinner
A: ¿Quién hizo este pastel?
B: Mi abuela. Ella cocina muy bien.
A: Who made this cake?
B: My grandmother. She cooks very well.
A: ¿Quién hizo este pastel?
B: Mi abuela. Ella cocina muy bien.
A: Who made this cake?
B: My grandmother. She cooks very well.
Looking at old photos
A: ¿Quién es el niño de esta foto?
B: Es mi primo cuando tenía cinco años.
A: Who's the boy in this photo?
B: He's my cousin when he was five years old.
A: ¿Quién es el niño de esta foto?
B: Es mi primo cuando tenía cinco años.
A: Who's the boy in this photo?
B: He's my cousin when he was five years old.
🌎 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, spending time with extended family is an important part of everyday life. Weekend meals, birthday celebrations, and holiday gatherings often include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close family friends.
🏆 Final Practice
Try saying each sentence before pressing play.
- Todos los domingos almorzamos en casa de mis abuelos.
- Mi hermano toca la guitarra en una banda.
- Mi prima siempre prepara el pastel de cumpleaños.
- Este verano vamos a viajar con toda la familia.
- Mi abuelo siempre cuenta historias interesantes.
- Nos reunimos con la familia para celebrar.