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suegro

sway-gro/ˈsweɣɾo/

“suegro” means “father-in-law” in Spanish (the father of your husband or wife).

father-in-law

NounmA1
A kind, smiling older man with gray hair standing next to a younger man in a friendly, domestic setting.

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Mi suegro es muy simpático y siempre cocina los domingos.

A1

My father-in-law is very nice and always cooks on Sundays.

Tengo que comprar un regalo para el cumpleaños de mi suegro.

A1

I have to buy a gift for my father-in-law's birthday.

Mi suegro trabajó como arquitecto durante treinta años.

A2

My father-in-law worked as an architect for thirty years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • padre político (father-in-law (formal/legal))

Antonyms

  • yerno (son-in-law (the relationship counterpart))
  • nuera (daughter-in-law (the relationship counterpart))

Common Collocations

  • futuro suegro – future father-in-law
  • querido suegro – dear father-in-law
  • exsuegro – former father-in-law

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "suegro" in Spanish:

father-in-law→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: suegro

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If your wife's father comes to visit, who is visiting you?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
suegra(mother-in-law) — Noun
suegros(parents-in-law) — Noun
consuegro(the father of one's son/daughter-in-law) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'socer', which was used to describe the father of a spouse.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sogroItalian: suocero

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'suegro' offensive in any way?

No, it is the standard, respectful term for the relationship. However, like in many cultures, there are many jokes about 'suegros' and 'suegras' in Spanish-speaking countries!

Can I call my suegro 'Papá'?

It depends on the family! Some people develop a very close relationship and use 'Papá' or 'Padre', but 'Suegro' is never wrong or rude.

What is a 'consuegro'?

This is a special Spanish word for the relationship between the two sets of parents. Your father and your spouse's father are 'consuegros' to each other.