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"Mother-in-law" in Spanish: suegra
la suegra
Mother-in-law is la suegra (SWEH-grah). It is feminine. Your partner's mother is tu suegra, and both parents-in-law are often los suegros.
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How to pronounce suegra
Say it
SWEH-grah
/ˈswe.ɣɾa/
Say SWEH-grah. Stress SWEH. The g is hard before r.
"Mother-in-law" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la suegra | mother-in-law Default feminine form. | Default feminine form. |
| mi suegra | my mother-in-law Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| los suegros | parents-in-law Both in-laws together. | Both in-laws together. |
| con mi suegra | with my mother-in-law Visiting or shopping plans. | Visiting or shopping plans. |
How to use suegra in real life
- 1Kitchen help
Mi suegra prepara el arroz.
My mother-in-law makes the rice.
Home cooking with suegra.
- 2Meeting the family
Esta es mi suegra, Carmen.
This is my mother-in-law, Carmen.
Polite intro naming suegra.
- 3Weekend plans
Voy al mercado con mi suegra.
I'm going to the market with my mother-in-law.
Errands with suegra.
Mistakes English speakers make with suegra
Incorrect: El suegra cocina bien.
Correct: La suegra cocina bien.
Suegra is feminine. Use la or mi, not el.
Incorrect: Mi mother-in-law vive cerca.
Correct: Mi suegra vive cerca.
Use suegra, not the English words.
Good to know
Suegra is everyday Latin American Spanish. Many learners keep usted with an older suegra until she invites tú.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a gift
ChatPal
¿Qué le gusta a tu suegra?
What does your mother-in-law like?
You
A mi suegra le gusta el café.
My mother-in-law likes coffee.
ChatPal
Entonces compramos café bueno.
Then let's buy good coffee.
You
Perfecto. Gracias por la idea.
Perfect. Thanks for the idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mother-in-law" in Spanish
Is suegra masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la suegra. The masculine pair is el suegro.
How do I say my mother-in-law?
Mi suegra.
How do I say parents-in-law?
Los suegros.
Is stepmother also suegra?
Suegra can blur with stepmother; madrastra is clearer.
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