Cuñada (en. Sister-in-law)

/kunˈɲaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Wife of a person's brother.

Example sentence: My sister-in-law's name is Laura.

Mi cuñada se llama Laura.

Definition: Sister of a person's spouse.

Example sentence: I have a very good relationship with my sister-in-law.

Tengo una relación muy buena con mi cuñada.

Definition: Word used in a family context to refer to the sister-in-law in an affectionate sense.

Example sentence: My sister-in-law always brings candy when she visits us.

Mi cuñada siempre trae dulces cuando nos visita.

Etymology/origin: From Latin 'cognata', which means 'relative'.

Common phrase: sisters-in-law united will never be defeated

Common phrase meaning: Expression that highlights the bond and strength between sisters-in-law.

cuñadas unidas, jamás serán vencidas

Common phrase: my favorite sister-in-law

Common phrase meaning: Reference to the sister-in-law with whom one has a better relationship.

mi cuñada favorita

Common phrase: I don't have a sister-in-law, I have one more sister

Common phrase meaning: Phrase that expresses affection between sisters-in-law.

no tengo cuñada, tengo una hermana más

Related word: brother-in-law

Related word description: Brother of the spouse.

cuñado

Related word: mother-in-law

Related word description: Mother of the spouse.

suegra

Related word: concubine

Related word description: Person who lives in concubinage.

concubina

Slang meaning: Sis-in-law

Slang example: I'm always with my sis-in-laws to have a good time.

Siempre estoy con mis cuñis para pasar un buen rato.

Slang meaning: Sista-in-law

Slang example: My sista-in-law always has the best stories.

Mi cuenya siempre tiene las mejores historias.