To talk about family members and relationships in Spanish, it’s important to learn some key words. These words help you describe people and how they are connected. Here are some important family words:

Family Vocabulary

• Padre (father)
• Madre (mother)
• Hermano (brother)
• Hermana (sister)
• Abuelo (grandfather)
• Abuela (grandmother)
• Tío (uncle)
• Tía (aunt)
• Primo (male cousin)
• Prima (female cousin)

Describing Family Relationships

You can use some simple words and phrases to explain how your family is connected. Here are a few helpful ones:

• Cerca (close)

  • Example: "Tengo una relación cercana con mi hermana." (I have a close relationship with my sister.)

• Lejano/a (distant)

  • Example: "Mi primo es un pariente lejano." (My cousin is a distant relative.)

• Amoroso/a (loving)

  • Example: "Mi madre es muy amorosa." (My mother is very loving.)

Practice with Sentences

Try making your own sentences with these words. Here are some examples to help you:

1. "Mi padre se llama Juan." (My father's name is Juan.)
2. "Tengo una hermana menor." (I have a younger sister.)
3. "Mis abuelos viven lejos." (My grandparents live far away.)

Expand Your Vocabulary

To make your family descriptions even better, you can add action words that show things you do together. Here are some suggestions:

• Jugar (to play)
• Cocinar (to cook)
• Estudiar (to study)

Example: "Nos gusta jugar juntos los fines de semana." (We like to play together on weekends.)

Using these words and sentences will help you describe your family and their relationships in Spanish. Keep practicing these words and phrases in conversations to feel more confident!