Spanish Family & Relationship Phrases
Master 83 essential Spanish phrases for family & relationships with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish Family & Relationships Phrases
Learn Spanish vocabulary for family members, relationships, and talking about loved ones. Master terms for relatives and phrases for discussing family dynamics.
When to Use These Phrases
Family is central in Spanish culture. "Familia" includes extended family - aunts, uncles, cousins see each other regularly. Use possessive: "mi madre" (my mother). Respect titles: "Don" (Mr.) + first name for elders.
Learning Tips for Family & Relationships Phrases
- Immediate: padre/papá (father/dad), madre/mamá (mother/mom), hermano/a (brother/sister), hijo/a (son/daughter)
- Extended: abuelo/a (grandparent), tío/a (aunt/uncle), primo/a (cousin), sobrino/a (nephew/niece)
- In-laws: suegro/a (father/mother-in-law), cuñado/a (brother/sister-in-law), yerno/nuera (son/daughter-in-law)
- Relationships: novio/a (boyfriend/girlfriend), esposo/a or marido/mujer (husband/wife), pareja (partner)
Essential Family & Relationships Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for family & relationships situations
Complete List of Family & Relationships Phrases
Be careful
Ten cuidado
Best wishes
Mis mejores deseos
Bless you
Salud
Calm down
Cálmate
Come here
Ven aquí
Congratulations
¡Felicidades!
Do you have any pets?
¿Tienes mascotas?
Do you have children?
¿Tienes hijos?
Don't be shy
No seas tímido/a
Family & Relationships
La familia
Feel at home
sentirse como en casa
Get well soon
Que te mejores pronto
Give me a hug
Dame un abrazo
Give me a kiss
Dame un beso
Go for it
¡Dale!
Good luck
¡Buena suerte!
Happy Anniversary
Feliz aniversario
Happy Birthday
Feliz cumpleaños
Happy Easter
¡Felices Pascuas!
How have you been?
¿Cómo has estado?
How is your family?
¿Cómo está tu familia?
How old are you?
¿Cuántos años tienes?
I am an only child
Soy hijo único
I am angry
Estoy enojado/a
I am in love with you
Estoy enamorado/a de ti
I am married
Estoy casado / Estoy casada
I am proud of you
Estoy orgulloso/a de ti
I am sad
Estoy triste
I am single
Estoy soltero/a
I am X years old
Tengo X años
I can't stop thinking about you
No puedo dejar de pensar en ti.
I care about you
Me importas
I have a cat
Tengo un gato.
I have a dog
Tengo un perro.
I have two siblings
Tengo dos hermanos.
I like you
Me gustas
I love you
Te amo
I miss you
Te extraño
I need some space
Necesito un poco de espacio
I'm full
Estoy lleno / Estoy llena
I'm so sorry for your loss
Lo siento mucho por tu pérdida.
I'm thinking of you
Pienso en ti
I'm worried
Estoy preocupado/a
Is everything okay?
¿Todo bien?
It's a long story
Es una larga historia
It's none of your business
No es asunto tuyo
It's up to you
Como tú quieras
Just kidding
Es broma
laugh out loud
Reírse a carcajadas
Leave me alone
Déjame en paz
Long time no see
¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte!
Merry Christmas
¡Feliz Navidad!
My best friend
mi mejor amigo / mi mejor amiga
my boyfriend
mi novio
my brother
mi hermano
my dad
mi papá
My darling
Mi amor
my daughter
mi hija
my family
mi familia
my girlfriend
mi novia
my grandparents
mis abuelos
my husband
mi esposo
My love
Mi amor
My mom
mi mamá
my sister
mi hermana
my son
mi hijo
my sweetheart
Mi amor
my wife
mi esposa
Shut up
Cállate
Sleep tight
Que duermas bien.
Sweet dreams
Que tengas dulces sueños
Take care
Cuídate
What are you thinking about?
¿En qué piensas?
what have you been up to
¿Qué has hecho?
What's up dude
¿Qué onda?
Where have you been?
¿Dónde has estado?
Will you be my boyfriend?
¿Quieres ser mi novio?
Will you be my girlfriend?
¿Quieres ser mi novia?
Will you marry me?
¿Te quieres casar conmigo?
You are my everything
Eres mi todo
You are wrong
Estás equivocado/a
You make me happy
Me haces feliz
You mean a lot to me
Significas mucho para mí.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Family & Relationships Phrases
What are Spanish family member terms?
Parents: padre/papá (father/dad), madre/mamá (mother/mom). Siblings: hermano (brother), hermana (sister). Children: hijo (son), hija (daughter). Grandparents: abuelo (grandfather), abuela (grandmother). Extended: tío/a (aunt/uncle), primo/a (cousin), sobrino/a (nephew/niece).
How do you talk about in-laws in Spanish?
Father/mother-in-law: suegro/suegra. Brother/sister-in-law: cuñado/cuñada. Son/daughter-in-law: yerno/nuera. Parents-in-law (plural): suegros. Note: "político/a" suffix less common: "hermano político" (brother-in-law) exists but "cuñado" is standard.
What are Spanish relationship status terms?
Soltero/a (single), Casado/a (married), Divorciado/a (divorced), Viudo/a (widowed), Comprometido/a (engaged). Relationships: novio/a (boyfriend/girlfriend), pareja (partner), esposo/a or marido/mujer (husband/wife), prometido/a (fiancé/fiancée), ex (ex).
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