Parienta (en. Relative)

paɾjento

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Colloquial term used to refer to a person's romantic partner.

My partner and I are planning a vacation.

Mi parienta y yo estamos planeando unas vacaciones.

Word used to name a woman who is a relative or kin.

I went to visit my partner who lives in the city.

Fui a visitar a mi parienta que vive en la ciudad.

It derives from the term 'pariente', which comes from the Latin 'parientem', meaning 'related' or 'family'.

my partner

It refers to my partner or wife.

mi parienta

the partner is in charge

Expression that indicates the partner has authority in the relationship.

la parienta manda

relative

Person who is related by kinship.

pariente

wife

Woman who is married to a man.

esposa

spouse

Person who is married.

cónyuge

Used in informal contexts to refer to a wife.

I went out to buy something for the partner.

Salí a comprar algo para la parienta.

In some regions, it can refer to a girlfriend or partner.

My partner is very busy with work.

Mi parienta está muy ocupada con el trabajo.