Describing Your Family in Spanish

Talking about your family in Spanish is a fun way to get better at the language. Here’s how you can do it:

Important Words

1. Family Members:

   • Madre (mother)
   • Padre (father)
   • Hermano (brother)
   • Hermana (sister)
   • Abuelos (grandparents)
   • Tío (uncle)
   • Tía (aunt)

2. Words to Describe Them:

   • Amable (kind)
   • Divertido (funny)
   • Trabajador (hardworking)
   • Simpático (nice)
   • Joven (young)

Simple Sentences

You can use easy sentences to talk about your family. Here are some examples:

• Mi madre es amable.
  (My mother is kind.)

• Mi padre es trabajador.
  (My father is hardworking.)

• Tengo un hermano.
  (I have a brother.)

• Mi hermana es divertida.
  (My sister is funny.)

• Mis abuelos son simpáticos.
  (My grandparents are nice.)

Easy Questions

You can ask questions about your family and answer them. Try these:

• ¿Tienes una hermana?
  (Do you have a sister?)
  Sí, tengo una hermana.
  (Yes, I have a sister.)

• ¿Cómo es tu padre?
  (What is your father like?)
  Mi padre es fuerte.
  (My father is strong.)

Fun Activities

1. Listening: Listen to a short story about someone’s family. Try to find the family members and things said about them.

2. Speaking: Pair up with a friend. Ask each other questions about your families using the words you learned.

3. Reading: Read a short story about a family and answer questions about the people in it.

4. Writing: Write five sentences about your family. Use the words and sentences you’ve practiced.

By doing these activities, you'll feel more confident talking about your family in Spanish. Plus, you'll improve your communication skills!