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"Father-in-law" in Italian: suocero
il suocero
Father-in-law in Italian is il suocero (eel SWOH-cheh-roh). Both parents-in-law together are i suoceri. Address him as lei unless he offers tu.
Weekend plans
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How to pronounce suocero
Say it
eel SWOH-cheh-roh
/ˈswɔ.tʃe.ro/
Suocero stresses SWOH: SWOH-cheh-roh. Plural suoceri is SWOH-cheh-ree.
"Father-in-law" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il suocero | the father-in-law Your spouse's father. | Your spouse's father. |
| mio suocero | my father-in-law Talking about him. | Talking about him. |
| i suoceri | the parents-in-law Both parents together. | Both parents together. |
| dal suocero | at my father-in-law's Visiting his place. | Visiting his place. |
How to use suocero in real life
- 1Weekend plans
Domenica pranziamo da mio suocero.
Sunday we're having lunch at my father-in-law's.
Da + person for at someone's house.
- 2Introducing family
Ti presento mio suocero, Marco.
I'd like you to meet my father-in-law, Marco.
Mio suocero in introductions.
- 3Phone call
Il suocero mi ha chiesto di passare oggi.
My father-in-law asked me to stop by today.
Il suocero when context is clear.
Mistakes English speakers make with suocero
Incorrect: La suocero arriva alle otto.
Correct: Il suocero arriva alle otto.
Suocero is masculine; suocera is the mother-in-law.
Incorrect: Vado al casa di mio suocero.
Correct: Vado da mio suocero.
Use da for at someone's home, not al casa di.
Good to know
Sunday lunch with i suoceri is a classic Italian family ritual. Being on time and offering to help clear the table still scores quiet points.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a visit to the in-laws
ChatPal
Tuo suocero cucina sempre lui la domenica?
Does your father-in-law always cook on Sundays?
You
Sì, il suocero fa la pasta e noi portiamo il dolce.
Yes, my father-in-law makes the pasta and we bring dessert.
ChatPal
Che bello. Digli ciao da parte mia.
Nice. Say hi to him from me.
You
Certo. Mio suocero sarà contento.
Of course. My father-in-law will be happy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Father-in-law" in Italian
What is the feminine of suocero?
Suocera, mother-in-law.
How do I say parents-in-law?
I suoceri.
Do I use tu with my suocero?
Start with lei unless he invites you to use tu.
How do I say at my father-in-law's house?
Da mio suocero.
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