Família (en. Family)
/faˈmi.lja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of people united by bonds of kinship.
Family is a fundamental pillar in each person’s life.
La família es un pilar fundamental en la vida de cada persona.
A group of people who live together and share their daily lives.
There are five members in her family.
En su família hay cinco miembros.
A group of people related, not necessarily by blood, that is considered part of a family.
My friends are part of my chosen family.
Mis amigos son parte de mi família elegida.
Etymology
From Latin 'familia', which refers to a group of people living under the same roof.
Common Phrases and Expressions
large family
Family group with many members.
familia numerosa
close-knit family
Family that maintains very close and supportive relationships.
familia unida
to start a family
Being part of a family, either biological or chosen.
hacer familia
Related Words
kinship
Blood or affinity relationship between people.
parentesco
son
Person who descends from another, especially from a father or mother.
hijo
mother
Woman who has or has had children.
madre
Slang Meanings
Familiar
That concept is very familiar to me.
Ese concepto es muy familiar para mí.
Blood family
I always rely on my blood family in difficult times.
Siempre me apoyo en mi familia de sangre en momentos difíciles.