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"Brother-in-law" in Spanish: cuñado
el cuñado
Brother-in-law is el cuñado (koo-NYAH-doh). It is masculine. Your sibling's husband or your spouse's brother can both be tu cuñado.
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How to pronounce cuñado
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koo-NYAH-doh
/kuˈɲa.ðo/
Say koo-NYAH-doh. Stress NYAH. Ñ sounds like canyon's ny.
"Brother-in-law" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cuñado | brother-in-law Default masculine form. | Default masculine form. |
| mi cuñado | my brother-in-law Possessive. | Possessive. |
| los cuñados | brothers-in-law / in-laws (siblings) Plural for more than one. | Plural for more than one. |
| con mi cuñado | with my brother-in-law Plans and outings. | Plans and outings. |
How to use cuñado in real life
- 1Soccer talk
Mi cuñado juega fútbol los sábados.
My brother-in-law plays soccer on Saturdays.
Weekend habit with cuñado.
- 2Introducing
Este es mi cuñado, Diego.
This is my brother-in-law, Diego.
Clear intro using cuñado.
- 3Asking for help
¿Puede ayudarme mi cuñado?
Can my brother-in-law help me?
Polite request naming cuñado.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuñado
Incorrect: La cuñado llega tarde.
Correct: El cuñado llega tarde.
Cuñado is masculine. Use el or mi. Feminine is cuñada.
Incorrect: Mi brother-in-law es alto.
Correct: Mi cuñado es alto.
Say cuñado in Spanish.
Good to know
Good to knowCuñado covers both your sibling's husband and your spouse's brother. Latin American speakers use cuñado in casual family chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Inviting someone to a barbecue
ChatPal
¿Invitamos a tu cuñado?
Should we invite your brother-in-law?
You
Sí. Mi cuñado trae las bebidas.
Yes. My brother-in-law is bringing the drinks.
ChatPal
Genial. Yo compro el carbón.
Great. I'll buy the charcoal.
You
Perfecto. Nos vemos a las tres.
Perfect. See you at three.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brother-in-law" in Spanish
Is cuñado masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el cuñado. A sister-in-law is la cuñada.
How do I say my brother-in-law?
Mi cuñado.
Does cuñado mean sister's husband too?
Yes. Context shows which relative you mean.
How do I say brothers-in-law?
Los cuñados.
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