English–Spanish
“brother-in-law” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kuˈɲaðo/
Example
Mi cuñado viene a cenar esta noche.
My brother-in-law is coming over for dinner tonight.
How to say “brother-in-law” in Spanish
“Brother-in-law” in Spanish is cuñado.
Kin by marriage formed when two families join, typically the sibling of a spouse or the spouse of a sibling.
Example sentences with cuñado
¿Te llevas bien con tu cuñado?
Do you get along with your brother-in-law?
Tips for using cuñado
- Spanish marks the relative's sex with cuñado/cuñada, and cuñados can refer to multiple in-laws or a mixed group.