English–Spanish

“relative” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsorelativo

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈɾjente/

Example

En la boda conocí a varios parientes de Marta.

At the wedding I met several of Marta's relatives.

Illustration for pariente (relative)

How to say “relative” in Spanish

“Relative” in Spanish is pariente.

Family member linked by blood or marriage.

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

Example sentences with pariente

En las reuniones familiares saludo a cada pariente personalmente.

At family gatherings I greet each relative personally.

Tips for using pariente

  • A common false friend: pariente resembles English parent but usually means any relative rather than a mother or father.

Other Spanish words for “relative”

Todo es relativo.

Everything is relative.

“relative” in other languages