English–Spanish

“parent” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoxeniˈtoɾ/

Example

Mis progenitores siempre me apoyaron.

My parents always supported me.

Illustration for progenitor (parent)

How to say “parent” in Spanish

“Parent” in Spanish is progenitor.

Biological or legal parent.

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

Example sentences with progenitor

Muchas personas quieren conocer a su progenitor biológico.

Many people want to meet their biological parent.

Tips for using progenitor

  • Mainly a formal term in legal, medical, and academic contexts rather than everyday speech, and unlike English, which can mean ancestor or founder, Spanish progenitor means a biological or legal parent.

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