In this lesson, we will learn how to say family member names in Spanish.

We will mainly focus on two important words: “mother” and “father.”

By the end, you’ll know these words and a few other related words too!

Key Vocabulary

1. Madre - This means "mother" in Spanish.

   • Example Sentence: Mi madre es profesora. - My mother is a teacher.

2. Padre - This means "father" in Spanish.

   • Example Sentence: Mi padre trabaja en una oficina. - My father works in an office.

Expanding Your Vocabulary

Let’s learn some more family words like brothers and sisters too:

3. Hermano - This means "brother."

   • Example Sentence: Tengo un hermano mayor. - I have an older brother.

4. Hermana - This means "sister."

   • Example Sentence: Mi hermana es muy simpática. - My sister is very nice.

Plural Forms

In Spanish, you can make family words plural by adding an "s" at the end. Here’s how it works:

• Madres - mothers

  • Example Sentence: Todas las madres se reunieron. - All the mothers gathered.

• Padres - fathers

  • Example Sentence: Mis padres vienen a cenar. - My parents are coming for dinner.

• Hermanos - brothers

  • Example Sentence: Tienes dos hermanos. - You have two brothers.

• Hermanas - sisters

  • Example Sentence: Ellas son hermanas. - They are sisters.

Sentence Practice

Now, let’s practice making sentences with the family words you just learned. Here are some examples:

• Mi madre y mi padre son amables. - My mother and father are kind.

• Tengo una hermana y un hermano. - I have a sister and a brother.

Questions and Answers

It’s good to ask questions about family too. Here are some helpful questions:

• ¿Cómo se llama tu madre? - What is your mother’s name?

• ¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? - How many brothers do you have?

Summary

In this lesson, you have learned:

• The Spanish words for "mother" (madre) and "father" (padre).
• The words for siblings: brother (hermano) and sister (hermana).
• How to use these words in sentences and make them plural.
• Basic questions to ask about family.

Try to practice these words and sentences often. The more you practice, the better you will get at family vocabulary in Spanish!