Spanish Beginner: Family

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Los miembros de la familia

Here are the most popular words to identify members of a family in Spanish. The examples use common adjectives to help you describe your own family. Once you are confident, try the quiz below to test your memory and your spelling. Attempt the action for further learning as well.

Spanish Family vocabulary with English translations
Spanish English Example
madre
feminine noun
mother Mi madre es simpática.
padre
masculine noun
father Mi padre es trabajador.
hermano
masculine noun
brother Mi hermano es calmo.
hermana
feminine noun
sister Mi hermana es traviesa.
tío
masculine noun
uncle Mi tío es muy alto.
tía
feminine noun
aunt Mi tía es profesora.
primo
masculine noun
cousin Mi primo es divertido.
prima
feminine noun
cousin Mi prima es graciosa.
abuelo
masculine noun
grandfather Mi abuelo es mexicano.
abuela
feminine noun
grandmother Mi abuela es animada.

When you’re ready, test your Spanish Vocabulary with the quiz below. Attention to your spelling.

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🎯 Action for Further Learning:
Try describing some members of your family!
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