familiares
“familiares” means “relatives” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
relatives, family members
Also: kin
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Todos mis familiares viven en la misma ciudad.
A1All my relatives live in the same city.
¿Cuántos familiares asistieron a la boda?
A2How many family members attended the wedding?
Los familiares del paciente esperan noticias afuera.
B1The patient's family members are waiting outside for news.
familiar, casual
Also: domestic
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Esos nombres no me son familiares.
B1Those names aren't familiar to me.
Las caras familiares en la reunión me dieron tranquilidad.
B2The familiar faces at the meeting gave me peace of mind.
Adoptamos unos modales más familiares en la cena.
C1We adopted more casual manners at dinner.
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Words that translate to "familiares" in Spanish:
casual→domestic→familiar→family members→kin→relatives→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: familiares
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'familiares' as a noun (meaning people)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *familiaris*, which simply meant 'belonging to the household' or 'domestic.' It shares a root with *familia* (family).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'familiares' the plural of 'familia'?
No. 'Familia' is singular, and its plural is 'familias' (meaning multiple families). 'Familiares' is the plural of the adjective/noun 'familiar,' meaning 'relatives' (people) or 'familiar/known' (things).
How do I say 'immediate family' in Spanish?
The most common way is 'familia inmediata' or 'familia cercana' (close family). You can also refer to the individuals as 'familiares cercanos'.