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¡Hola, amigos! Ready to dive into the wonderful world of Spanish family words? Family is where our hearts find home, and learning to talk about our loved ones in Spanish is like adding a sprinkle of magic to our conversations. Whether it’s your silly hermano (brother) or your super cool abuela (grandma), each family member has a special name in Spanish that’s fun to say and even more fun to use!
For kids, knowing these Spanish family words is like having a secret code to talk about the people they love most. It’s a great way to start building Spanish skills while also celebrating the importance of family.
So, let’s meet la familia through the magic of Spanish words!
Family vocabulary list in Spanish
Family is at the heart of every home, and each member has a special role and title. The following family-related words are part of the Studycat Learn Spanish app for kids, designed to make learning about family fun and meaningful. By practicing these words, children can strengthen their understanding of family dynamics and communicate more effectively with loved ones in Spanish.
Here’s a list of common family-related terms to help us describe these important relationships:
brother - hermano
hermano (pronounced: er-MAH-no)
“Mi hermano y yo fuimos al parque juntos.”
“My brother and I went to the park together.”
sister - hermana
hermana (pronounced: er-MAH-na)
“Ella compartió sus galletas con su hermana.”
“She shared her cookies with her sister.”
mom - mamá
mamá (pronounced: ma-MA)
“¡Mi mamá hace los mejores panqueques!”
“My mom makes the best pancakes!“
dad - papá
papá (pronounced: pa-PA)
“Fui a pescar con mi papá.”
“I went fishing with my dad.”
grandma - abuela
abuela (pronounced: a-BWE-la)
“La abuela horneó galletas para nosotros.”
“Grandma baked cookies for us.”
grandpa - abuelo
abuelo (pronounced: a-BWE-lo)
“El abuelo me enseñó a jugar al ajedrez.”
“Grandpa taught me how to play chess.”
mother - madre
madre (pronounced: MA-dre)
“La madre nos leyó un cuento antes de dormir.”
“Mother read us a bedtime story.”
father - padre
padre (pronounced: PA-dre)
“El padre arregló la bicicleta rota.”
“Father fixed the broken bike.”
grandmother - abuela
abuela (pronounced: a-BWE-la)
“A mi abuela le encanta contar historias de su infancia.”
“My grandmother loves to tell stories of her childhood.”
grandfather - abuelo
abuelo (pronounced: a-BWE-lo)
“Nuestro abuelo solía ser piloto.”
“Our grandfather used to be a pilot.”
aunt - tía
tía (pronounced: TEE-a)
“Mi tía vino a visitarnos el verano pasado.”
“My aunt came to visit us last summer.”
uncle - tío
tío (pronounced: TEE-o)
“Mi tío es muy bueno construyendo casas en los árboles.”
“My uncle is really good at building tree houses.”
cousin - primo/prima
primo (male cousin, pronounced: PREE-mo)
prima (female cousin, pronounced: PREE-ma)
“Mi primo y yo estamos en la misma clase en la escuela.”
“My cousin and I are in the same class at school.”
friend - amigo/amiga
amigo (male friend, pronounced: a-MEE-go)
amiga (female friend, pronounced: a-MEE-ga)
“Cada sábado, juego videojuegos con mi amigo.”
“Every Saturday, I play video games with my friend.”
Extended family words in Spanish
Extended family includes relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. These family members often play a significant role in our lives, even if they don’t live with us.
grandmother - abuela
abuela (pronounced: a-BWE-la)
“Mi abuela cuenta las mejores historias para dormir.”
“My grandmother tells the best bedtime stories.”
grandfather - abuelo
abuelo (pronounced: a-BWE-lo)
“El abuelo solía ser un gran pescador.”
“Grandfather used to be a great fisherman.”
aunt - tía
tía (pronounced: TEE-a)
“La tía Juana siempre nos trae regalos cuando nos visita.”
“Aunt Jane always brings us gifts when she visits.”
uncle - tío
tío (pronounced: TEE-o)
“El tío Roberto me enseñó a andar en bicicleta.”
“Uncle Bob taught me how to ride a bike.”
cousin - primo/prima
primo (male cousin, pronounced: PREE-mo) / prima (female cousin, pronounced: PREE-ma)
“Mi primo y yo tenemos la misma edad, y nos encanta jugar juntos.”
“My cousin and I are the same age, and we love playing together.”
great-grandmother - bisabuela
bisabuela (pronounced: bee-sa-BWE-la)
“Mi bisabuela vivió hasta los 100 años.”
“My great-grandmother lived to be 100 years old.”
great-grandfather - bisabuelo
bisabuelo (pronounced: bee-sa-BWE-lo)
“Mi bisabuelo luchó en la guerra.”
“My great-grandfather fought in the war.”
niece - sobrina
sobrina (pronounced: so-BREE-na)
“Mi sobrina acaba de empezar la escuela este año.”
“My niece just started school this year.”
nephew - sobrino
sobrino (pronounced: so-BREE-no)
“A mi sobrino le encanta jugar al fútbol.”
“My nephew loves to play soccer.”
in-laws - suegros
suegros (pronounced: swe-GROS)
“Pasamos las vacaciones con mis suegros cada año.”
“We spend the holidays with my in-laws every year.”
Understanding these terms helps children communicate about family dynamics and relationships in Spanish. Studycat makes learning these terms engaging with fun illustrations and interactive games!
Fun ways to remember Spanish family words
Learning Spanish family words doesn’t have to feel like homework. Here are some súper divertidas (super fun) ways to make these words stick in your mind:
- Family tree fiesta: Draw a colorful family tree and label everyone with their Spanish titles. Add funny drawings or stickers to make it extra memorable!
- Family bingo**:** Create a bingo game with Spanish family words. Shout “¡Lotería!” when you get a full house!
- Family photo Spanish snap: Look through family photos and try to say everyone’s Spanish title as fast as you can. It’s like a tongue twister challenge!
- Role-play reunion: Pretend you’re at a big family gathering where everyone only speaks Spanish. How many relatives can you introduce yourself to?
- Family word scavenger hunt: Hide pictures of family members around the house with their Spanish titles. Whoever finds the most wins!
¡Hasta luego, familia!
And there you have it, amigos! You’ve just taken a fantastic journey through the heart of Spanish family vocabulary. Remember, every “te quiero” (I love you) you say in Spanish to your family is like giving them a warm, linguistic hug.
Keep practicing these words, and soon you’ll be chatting about your familia like a true Spanish-speaking superstar! Who knows? Maybe you’ll even teach your family a thing or two! Until next time, ¡adiós y abrazos!
(Goodbye and hugs!)