(Noun) Family Flashcards
Father (Masculine) (Neutral-formal)
Translation: Padre
Phonetics: /ˈpa.dɾe/
Description: Refers to one’s male parent.
Example: “Mi padre es ingeniero.” (My father is an engineer.)
Mother (Feminine) (Neutral-formal)
Translation: Madre
Phonetics: /ˈma.dɾe/
Description: Refers to one’s female parent.
Example: “Mi madre cocina muy bien.” (My mother cooks very well.)
Brother (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Hermano
Phonetics: /eɾˈma.no/
Description: Refers to a male sibling.
Example: “Mi hermano es mayor que yo.” (My brother is older than me.)
Sister (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Hermana
Phonetics: /eɾˈma.na/
Description: Refers to a female sibling.
Example: “Mi hermana es muy divertida.” (My sister is very fun.)
Son (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Hijo
Phonetics: /ˈi.xo/
Description: Refers to one’s male child.
Example: “Tengo un hijo de cinco años.” (I have a five-year-old son.)
Daughter (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Hija
Phonetics: /ˈi.xa/
Description: Refers to one’s female child.
Example: “Mi hija es muy estudiosa.” (My daughter is very studious.)
Grandfather (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Abuelo
Phonetics: /aˈβwe.lo/
Description: Refers to one’s male grandparent.
Example: “Mi abuelo cuenta historias interesantes.” (My grandfather tells interesting stories.)
Grandmother (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Abuela
Phonetics: /aˈβwe.la/
Description: Refers to one’s female grandparent.
Example: “Mi abuela cocina delicioso.” (My grandmother cooks delicious food.)
Uncle (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Tío
Phonetics: /ˈti.o/
Description: Refers to one’s male parent’s brother.
Example: “Mi tío vive en España.” (My uncle lives in Spain.)
Aunt (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Tía
Phonetics: /ˈti.a/
Description: Refers to one’s female parent’s sister.
Example: “Mi tía es muy cariñosa.” (My aunt is very affectionate.)
Cousin (Masculine/Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Primo (male) / Prima (female)
Phonetics:
Male: /ˈpɾi.mo/
Female: /ˈpɾi.ma/
Description: Refers to the child of one’s uncle or aunt.
Example: “Mi primo es mi mejor amigo.” (My cousin is my best friend.)
Nephew/Niece (Masculine/Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Sobrino (male) / Sobrina (female)
Phonetics:
Male: /soˈβɾi.no/
Female: /soˈβɾi.na/
Description: Refers to the child of one’s sibling.
Example: “Mi sobrina es muy inteligente.” (My niece is very intelligent.)
Father-in-law (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Suegro
Phonetics: /ˈswe.ɣɾo/
Description: Refers to the father of one’s spouse.
Example: “Mi suegro es muy amable.” (My father-in-law is very kind.)
Mother-in-law (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Suegra
Phonetics: /ˈswe.ɣɾa/
Description: Refers to the mother of one’s spouse.
Example: “Mi suegra cocina delicioso.” (My mother-in-law cooks delicious food.)
Brother-in-law (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Cuñado
Phonetics: /kuˈɲa.ðo/
Description: Refers to the brother of one’s spouse or the husband of one’s sibling.
Example: “Mi cuñado trabaja en una empresa grande.” (My brother-in-law works at a big company.)
Sister-in-law (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Cuñada
Phonetics: /kuˈɲa.ða/
Description: Refers to the sister of one’s spouse or the wife of one’s sibling.
Example: “Mi cuñada es muy divertida.” (My sister-in-law is very fun.)
Son-in-law (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Yerno
Phonetics: /ˈʝeɾ.no/
Description: Refers to the husband of one’s child.
Example: “Mi yerno es muy trabajador.” (My son-in-law is very hardworking.)
Daughter-in-law (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Nuera
Phonetics: /ˈnwe.ɾa/
Description: Refers to the wife of one’s child.
Example: “Mi nuera es muy cariñosa.” (My daughter-in-law is very affectionate.)
Parents-in-law (Masculine/Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Suegros
Phonetics: /ˈswe.ɣɾos/
Description: Refers to both parents of one’s spouse.
Example: “Mis suegros son muy cariñosos.” (My parents-in-law are very caring.)
Stepfather (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Padrastro
Phonetics: /paˈdɾastɾo/
Description: Refers to the husband of one’s mother, who is not one’s biological father.
Example: “Mi padrastro es muy comprensivo.” (My stepfather is very understanding.)
Stepmother (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Madrastra
Phonetics: /maˈdɾastɾa/
Description: Refers to the wife of one’s father, who is not one’s biological mother.
Example: “Mi madrastra me apoya mucho.” (My stepmother supports me a lot.)
Stepfather and Stepmother (Masculine/Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Padrastros
Phonetics: /paˈdɾastɾos/
Description: Refers to both the stepfather and stepmother.
Example: “Mis padrastros son muy amables.” (My stepparents are very kind.)
Stepbrother (Masculine) (Neutral)
Translation: Hermanastro
Phonetics: /eɾ.maˈnastɾo/
Description: Refers to the son of one’s step-parent, not biologically related.
Example: “Mi hermanastro es muy divertido.” (My stepbrother is very fun.)
Stepsister (Feminine) (Neutral)
Translation: Hermanastra
Phonetics: /eɾ.maˈnastɾa/
Description: Refers to the daughter of one’s step-parent, not biologically related.
Example: “Mi hermanastra es muy amable.” (My stepsister is very kind.)
