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How to Say "casual" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “casual” is “familiares” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
informal or intimate (e.g., in a setting)
A storybook illustration of a well-loved, worn teddy bear sitting on a wooden shelf next to a stack of comfortable blankets, symbolizing something known and familiar.

Examples

Esos nombres no me son familiares.

Those names aren't familiar to me.

Las caras familiares en la reunión me dieron tranquilidad.

The familiar faces at the meeting gave me peace of mind.

Adoptamos unos modales más familiares en la cena.

We adopted more casual manners at dinner.

Adjective Agreement

Since 'familiares' is plural, it must always describe a plural noun. If the noun is feminine (like 'caras'), the form is still 'familiares' because the base word 'familiar' is one of those adjectives that doesn't change based on gender.

Placement Error

Mistake: “Unos familiares problemas.”

Correction: Unos problemas familiares. When referring to 'family-related' issues, the adjective usually follows the noun.

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