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"Father-in-law" in Spanish: suegro
el suegro
Father-in-law is el suegro (SWEH-groh). It is masculine. Your partner's father is tu suegro, and both parents-in-law together are often los suegros.
Sunday lunch
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How to pronounce suegro
Say it
SWEH-groh
/ˈswe.ɣɾo/
Say SWEH-groh. Stress the first syllable. The g is hard, as in "go."
"Father-in-law" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el suegro | father-in-law Default masculine form. | Default masculine form. |
| mi suegro | my father-in-law Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| los suegros | parents-in-law Both in-laws as a pair. | Both in-laws as a pair. |
| suegro y suegra | father- and mother-in-law Naming both parents. | Naming both parents. |
How to use suegro in real life
- 1Sunday lunch
Mi suegro cocina la carne.
My father-in-law cooks the meat.
Mi suegro fits family meal talk.
- 2Introducing someone
Te presento a mi suegro, Luis.
This is my father-in-law, Luis.
Warm intro with suegro.
- 3Phone plans
Voy a llamar a mi suegro.
I'm going to call my father-in-law.
Simple plan with suegro.
Mistakes English speakers make with suegro
Incorrect: La suegro llegó.
Correct: El suegro llegó.
Suegro is masculine. Use el or mi, not la.
Incorrect: Mi father-in-law es amable.
Correct: Mi suegro es amable.
Say suegro in Spanish, not the English phrase.
Good to know
In Latin America, suegro is the usual word at home. Many families still use usted with an older suegro until he offers tú.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a family visit
ChatPal
¿Tu suegro viene a cenar?
Is your father-in-law coming to dinner?
You
Sí. Mi suegro trae el postre.
Yes. My father-in-law is bringing dessert.
ChatPal
Qué bien. Yo pongo la mesa.
Nice. I'll set the table.
You
Gracias. Llega a las siete.
Thanks. He arrives at seven.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Father-in-law" in Spanish
Is suegro masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el suegro. The feminine form is la suegra.
How do I say my father-in-law?
Mi suegro.
How do I say both parents-in-law?
Los suegros.
Is stepfather also suegro?
Some speakers use suegro for stepfather, but padrastro is clearer.
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