How Mexicans Say “Family”?

Learn Spanish translations of “Family” and related vocabulary in Mexican Spanish to confidently discuss relations. Google’s service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages. To increase your family vocabulary, check articles on different ways to say “mom” and “dad” in Spanish.

To say “My Family” in Spanish, use the verbs tener (to have) and ser (to be) to talk about your family. Use sample questions and answers to learn more about someone’s family or share information about your own family.

In Spanish, possessive adjectives are used to indicate who a family member belongs to, such as “mi” meaning “my” and “su” meaning “his/her/their”. We have compiled 55 essential family words in Spanish, from the basics like madre and padre to extended and blended family members.

Mi vida, a Spanish term of endearment, translates to English as “my life” and is used to address loved ones or partners with affection. If you’re a parent, you can also use the phrase mi vida to address your family.

In Mexican Spanish, “La Familia” means “my family”, “tu familia” means “your family”, and “su familia” means “his/her”. In Argentina, “la familia es todo” is often heard, while in Mexico, “la familia lo es todo”. Both forms are correct, but the “lo” isn’t strictly necessary.

To say “My Family” in Spanish, use phrases like “Mi Familia”, “Tu Familia”, “Your Family”, and “Su Familia”. Audio examples from both male and female professional voice actors are available for both male and female pronunciations.