Talking About Family Members in Spanish

When you want to talk about your family in Spanish, it's quite simple! You can use a formula that goes like this: subject-verb-object.

This just means you start with a person, say what they do, and then add some more details.

Let’s look at a few examples:

• "Mi madre trabaja en un hospital."
  (My mother works in a hospital.)

• "Mi hermano estudia en la universidad."
  (My brother studies at the university.)

Helpful Words to Remember:

• madre (mother)
• padre (father)
• hermano (brother)
• hermana (sister)

Asking Questions About Family

You can also ask questions about your family. Here are some easy examples:

• "¿Quién es tu madre?"
  (Who is your mother?)

• "¿Dónde trabaja tu padre?"
  (Where does your father work?)

Having Conversations

When you meet someone new, you can introduce yourself and your family. Here’s how you can do it:

• To introduce yourself:
  "Hola, soy [tu nombre]."
  (Hi, I am [your name].)

• To talk about a family member:
  "Ésta es mi hermana, Ana."
  (This is my sister, Ana.)

Now you're all set to talk about your family in Spanish!