yerno
“yerno” means “son-in-law” in Spanish (the husband of one's child).
son-in-law
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Mi yerno es médico y trabaja en el hospital central.
A2My son-in-law is a doctor and works at the central hospital.
Ellos quieren mucho a su yerno.
A1They love their son-in-law very much.
El yerno de mi vecina nos ayudó con la mudanza.
A2My neighbor's son-in-law helped us with the move.
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If your daughter gets married, her husband is your:
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From the Latin word 'generum', which was used to describe the husband of one's daughter.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a feminine version of 'yerno'?
No. While many Spanish words change their ending to become feminine, 'yerno' is replaced by the word 'nuera' (daughter-in-law) when referring to a woman.
How do I say 'sons-in-law'?
The plural form is 'yernos'.