In this lesson, we’re going to learn the names of family members in Spanish.

Knowing these words is super important for simple conversations, especially when you want to talk about your family. Let’s jump into the key words!

Family Members in Spanish

• Madre (Mother)
• Padre (Father)
• Hermano (Brother)
• Hermana (Sister)
• Abuelo (Grandfather)
• Abuela (Grandmother)
• Tío (Uncle)
• Tía (Aunt)
• Primo (Cousin - male)
• Prima (Cousin - female)

Example Sentences

Now that we know the words, let’s make some easy sentences with them:

• Mi madre es bonita. (My mother is beautiful.)
• Mi padre trabaja en una oficina. (My father works in an office.)
• Tengo un hermano y una hermana. (I have a brother and a sister.)
• Mi abuelo es viejo. (My grandfather is old.)

Common Adjectives

It’s also useful to know some simple words to describe your family members. Here are a few:

• Grande (Big)
• Pequeño (Small)
• Bonito (Pretty)
• Feo (Ugly)

You can mix these words to describe your family:

• Mi hermana es pequeña. (My sister is small.)
• Mi tía es bonita. (My aunt is pretty.)

Simple Expressions

To practice speaking, try using these easy phrases:

• Hola, soy [tu nombre]. ¿Cómo te llamas? (Hi, I am [your name]. What is your name?)
• Adiós, hasta luego. (Goodbye, see you later.)

Practice Exercise

Now it’s your turn! Try making sentences about your family using what you learned today. For example, you could say, “Mi hermano es grande y mi hermana es pequeña.” (My brother is big, and my sister is small.)

By learning the names of family members and using them in sentences, you will grow your Spanish vocabulary and get better at speaking. Happy practicing!