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Mi yerno es mΓ©dico 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 ayudΓ³ con la mudanza.
A2My neighbor's son-in-law helped us with the move.
π‘ Grammar Points
Always Masculine
The word 'yerno' is always masculine because it specifically refers to a male husband. If you are talking about a daughter's wife or a son's wife, you use a completely different word: 'nuera'.
β Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'Yerna'
Mistake: "Using 'yerna' to mean daughter-in-law."
Correction: The correct word is 'nuera'. Unlike many Spanish words that just change 'o' to 'a' for gender, family titles like this often use totally different words.
β Usage Tips
Plural Rules
When talking about more than one son-in-law, use 'yernos'. However, if you are talking about a group that includes a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law together, people usually just say 'mis yernos y nueras' rather than grouping them into one word.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: yerno
Question 1 of 1
If your daughter gets married, her husband is your:
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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'.