English–Spanish

“familiar” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/famiˈljaɾ/

Example

Ese lugar me resulta familiar.

That place is familiar to me.

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How to say “familiar” in Spanish

“Familiar” in Spanish is familiar.

A sight, sound, or object that triggers a sense of prior experience and seems recognizable.

Full entry for familiar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with familiar

En esta casa hay un ambiente familiar.

In this house there is a familiar atmosphere.

Tips for using familiar

  • Me resulta familiar is a common conversational phrase to say that something seems familiar rather than that one knows it well.

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