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"Relative" in Spanish: pariente / pariente
el pariente / la pariente
A relative is el pariente or la pariente (pah-RYEN-teh). The adjective ending stays -e for both genders. Plural relatives are los parientes.
Family reunion
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How to pronounce pariente / pariente
Say it
pah-RYEN-teh
/paˈɾjen.te/
Say pah-RYEN-teh. Stress RYEN. The i and e glide together.
"Relative" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pariente | relative (male) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| la pariente | relative (female) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| los parientes | relatives Family members in general. | Family members in general. |
| un pariente lejano | a distant relative Not a close family member. | Not a close family member. |
How to use pariente / pariente in real life
- 1Family reunion
Viene un pariente de México.
A relative is coming from Mexico.
Pariente for one family member.
- 2Introducing
Ella es mi pariente favorita.
She is my favorite relative.
La/mi pariente for a woman.
- 3Holiday plans
Mis parientes llegan el viernes.
My relatives arrive on Friday.
Plural parientes for the group.
Mistakes English speakers make with pariente / pariente
Incorrect: Es mi parienta.
Correct: Es mi pariente.
Keep pariente with -e. Do not invent parienta.
Incorrect: Tengo muchos relatives.
Correct: Tengo muchos parientes.
Use parientes in Spanish.
Good to know
Parientes is the everyday Latin American word for relatives. Familiar means close or informal, not "family member."
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Preparing for a family visit
ChatPal
¿Cuántos parientes vienen?
How many relatives are coming?
You
Vienen cinco parientes.
Five relatives are coming.
ChatPal
Entonces compro más pan.
Then I'll buy more bread.
You
Sí, por favor. Gracias.
Yes, please. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Relative" in Spanish
Does pariente change for gender?
Use el or la. The word stays pariente with -e.
How do I say relatives?
Los parientes.
How do I say a distant relative?
Un pariente lejano.
Does familiar mean relative?
No. Familiar means close or informal. Use pariente.
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