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miembros

mee-EHM-bros/ˈmjem.bɾos/

“miembros” means “members” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

members

Also: constituents, staff
NounmA1
A colorful illustration showing three diverse people standing together happily and smiling, symbolizing group members.

📝 In Action

Todos los miembros de la familia asistieron a la reunión.

A1

All the family members attended the meeting.

Los nuevos miembros del club pagaron su cuota anual.

A2

The new members of the club paid their annual fee.

Ella es uno de los miembros más activos del comité.

B1

She is one of the most active members of the committee.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • integrantes (members, integrating parts)
  • socios (associates, club members)

Common Collocations

  • miembros fundadores – founding members
  • miembros del equipo – team members

limbs

Also: appendages
NounmB1
A simple, colorful illustration focusing on the arms and legs of a person who is running, emphasizing the concept of limbs.

📝 In Action

Los miembros superiores incluyen los brazos y las manos.

B1

The upper limbs include the arms and hands.

Después del accidente, sintió dolor en todos sus miembros.

B2

After the accident, he felt pain in all his limbs.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • extremidades (extremities, limbs (very common synonym))

Common Collocations

  • miembros inferiores – lower limbs (legs)
  • miembros superiores – upper limbs (arms)

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en los miembros – to be deeply ingrained or inherent (less common)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "miembros" in Spanish:

appendages→constituents→limbs→members→staff→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: miembros

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'miembros' to refer to people?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
miembro(member, limb (singular)) — Noun
membresía(membership) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
escombrosasombros
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *membrum*, which meant both 'a part of the body' (like an arm or leg) and 'a part of a whole' (like a constituent). This is why Spanish 'miembro' still carries both meanings today.

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: membrosItalian: membriFrench: membres

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'miembro' to talk about a woman?

Yes, absolutely. 'Miembro' is a masculine noun, so it keeps the 'o' ending even if the person is female. You would say, 'Ella es un miembro muy importante' (She is a very important member).

Which meaning of 'miembros' is more common?

The meaning referring to 'people in a group' (like club members or family members) is far more common in everyday conversation than the meaning referring to 'limbs'.