Spanish	English
Padre	Father
Madre	Mother
Hermano	Brother
Hermana	Sister
Abuelo	Grandfather
Abuela	Grandmother
Primo	Cousin (masculine)
When talking about more than one family member, you need the plural form. For example: “Primo” is singular. “Primos” is plural.
Prima	Cousin (feminine)
Tío	Uncle
Tía	Aunt

Spanish	English
¿Cuál es el nombre de tu padre?	What is your father's name?
Mi padre se llama Pedro. ¿Y tu madre?	My father is called Pedro. And your mother?
Mi madre se llama Ana.	My mother is called Ana.
¿Tienes hermanos?	Do you have brothers?
Sí, tengo un hermano y una hermana. ¿Y tú?	Yes, I have a brother and a sister. And you?
Yo tengo dos hermanas.	I have two sisters.
¿Cómo se llama tu prima?	What's your cousin's name?
Mi prima se llama Julia.	My cousin's name is Julia.
¿Y tu tío?	And your uncle?
Mi tío se llama Juan.	My uncle's name is Juan.

Spanish	English
Sobrino	Nephew
When referring to family members, it's common to use possessive pronouns. For example: “Mi sobrino” => My nephew
Sobrina	Niece
Nieto	Grandson
Nieta	Granddaughter
Suegro	Father-in-law
Suegra	Mother-in-law
Cuñado	Brother-in-law
Cuñada	Sister-in-law
Yerno	Son-in-law
Nuera	Daughter-in-law

Spanish	English
¿Quién es él?	Who is he?
Él es mi sobrino.	He's my nephew.
¿Y la chica?	And the girl?
Ella es mi nieta.	She's my granddaughter.
¿Cómo se llaman tus suegros?	How are your parents-in-law called?
Se llaman Jesús y María.	They are called Jesús and María.
¿Quién es el hombre?	Who is the man?
Él es mi yerno.	He is my son-in-law.

Family Members in Spanish

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