To talk about family members in Spanish, it's good to learn some basic words. These family words can help you in everyday chats. Here’s a simple list of close family members:

Family Vocabulary

1. Madre - Mother
   Example: Mi madre es doctora. (My mother is a doctor.)

2. Padre - Father
   Example: El padre de Juan es ingeniero. (Juan's father is an engineer.)

3. Hermano - Brother
   Example: Tengo un hermano mayor. (I have an older brother.)

4. Hermana - Sister
   Example: Mi hermana es estudiante. (My sister is a student.)

5. Hijo - Son
   Example: Ella tiene dos hijos. (She has two sons.)

6. Hija - Daughter
   Example: Mi hija juega en el parque. (My daughter plays in the park.)

Making Sentences

When you make sentences in Spanish, remember that the order usually goes like this: subject, verb, and then the object. Here are some examples using family words:

• Mi madre y mi padre viven en Madrid. (My mother and father live in Madrid.)
• Tengo un hermano y una hermana. (I have a brother and a sister.)

Words That Show Ownership

To show who something belongs to, we use special words called possessive adjectives. Here are some common ones:

• Mi - my
  Example: Mi mamá cocina muy bien. (My mom cooks very well.)

• Tu - your (informal)
  Example: ¿Tu padre tiene un coche nuevo? (Does your father have a new car?)

• Su - his/her/your (formal)
  Example: Su hermana es muy alta. (His/her sister is very tall.)

Try Making Your Own Sentences

Now it’s your turn! Try to create some sentences using these family words and possessive adjectives. Here are a couple of examples:

1. Tenemos un hijo y una hija. (We have a son and a daughter.)
2. Mi hermana vive en Argentina. (My sister lives in Argentina.)

Recap

Learning the Spanish words for family members helps you connect with others and have better conversations. Use these words along with possessive adjectives to show who belongs to your family. Practice making sentences for each family word you learn. This will help you remember them more easily!