Parentela (en. Kin)

/paɾenˈtela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Group of close relatives or family members.

Juan's kin gathered to celebrate his birthday.

La parentela de Juan se reunió para celebrar su cumpleaños.

Relationship of kinship.

I feel a strong connection to my kin despite the distance.

Siento una fuerte conexión con mi parentela a pesar de la distancia.

Set of relatives in a social context.

The kin plays an important role in cultural traditions.

La parentela juega un papel importante en las tradiciones culturales.

From the Latin 'parentela', referring to the relationship of relatives.

to meet the kin

To gather or be introduced to someone's relatives.

conocer a la parentela

to be of the same kin

To have a family bond or share common ancestry.

ser de la misma parentela

the political kin

Relatives derived from a marriage or union rather than biological ones.

la parentela política

relative

A person related to another by blood or marriage.

pariente

kinship

Relationship or family connection between individuals.

parentesco

lineage

Descendants or lineage of a family.

linaje

Close group of friends considered family.

Let me introduce you to my kin; they are like brothers to me.

Te presento a mi parentela; son como hermanos para mí.

Extended family that includes cousins and uncles.

My kin gathers every summer at my grandmother's house.

Mi parentela se reúne cada verano en la casa de mi abuela.