A1Spanish · Vocabulary

Family members

50 words from the A1 course, each with an example sentence. The course is reviewed by people. Take the test below or download it as a PDF.

Words in this set

WordMeaning
suegrofather-in-law
maridohusband
divorciadodivorced
tíouncle
madremother
gemelatwin sister
parientesrelatives
sobrinonephew
bisabuelogreat-grandfather
nueradaughter-in-law
suegramother-in-law
esposospouse
abuelagrandmother
parejacouple
gemelotwin
hermanobrother
hermanasister
noviagirlfriend
novioboyfriend
viudowidower
viudawidow
cuñadasister-in-law
cuñadobrother-in-law
bisabuelagreat-grandmother
hijo únicoonly child
casadamarried (female)
primocousin
niñagirl
hermanossiblings
primafemale cousin
abuelograndfather
hija únicaonly daughter
yernoson-in-law
familiafamily
solteraspinster
solterobachelor
casadomarried
sobrinaniece
padresparents
tíaaunt
nietograndson
mujerwife
bebébaby
padrefather
hijadaughter
esposaspouse (female)
niñoboy
hijoson
divorciadadivorced (female)
nietagranddaughter

Test yourself

20 questions. Answer them all, then check — you'll see what you got right and what to fix.

  1. 1

    Choose the right word

    husband

  2. 2

    Choose the right word

    spouse (female)

  3. 3

    Choose the right word

    great-grandfather

  4. 4

    Choose the right word

    divorced (female)

  5. 5

    Complete the sentence

    Son una feliz.

    They are a happy couple.

  6. 6

    Complete the sentence

    Mi es de Valencia.

    My family is from Valencia.

  7. 7

    Complete the sentence

    Mi vive con mis abuelos.

    My great-grandmother lives with my grandparents.

  8. 8

    Complete the sentence

    Ella es mi .

    She is my wife.

  9. 9

    Complete the sentence

    Mi primo es .

    My cousin is an only child.

  10. 10

    Type it in Spanish

    boy

  11. 11

    Type it in Spanish

    son

  12. 12

    Type it in Spanish

    sister-in-law

  13. 13

    Type it in Spanish

    mother-in-law

  14. 14

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Mi trabaja de enfermera.

    My cousin works as a nurse.

  15. 15

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Mi tío está .

    My uncle is divorced.

  16. 16

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Mis viven en el campo.

    My parents live in the countryside.

  17. 17

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    All my relatives come at Christmas.

  18. 18

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    She is an only daughter.

  19. 19

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    My brother lives in Madrid.

  20. 20

    Match each word to its meaning

Free printable worksheets

The same words on three A4 sheets, for class or for studying at home. No sign-up, free to print.

Word wall poster — Family members

Word wall poster

Every word in large type with its translation and an example. Made to hang where it is seen every day.

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Fold & recall — Family members

Fold & recall

Fold the answers behind the page, write from memory, check, then come back on days 2, 4, 7 and 14.

PDF · A4 · 5 pages

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Cut-out flashcards — Family members

Cut-out flashcards

The word on the front; translation and example on the back. Print on both sides, then cut.

PDF · A4 · 10 pages

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Printable test

The full test as a PDF with an answer key — print it for yourself or for a class.

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