Spanish word

pariente

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈɾjente/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)relative

Example

En la boda conocí a varios parientes de Marta.

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

Illustration for pariente (relative)

More examples

En las reuniones familiares saludo a cada pariente personalmente.

At family gatherings I greet each relative personally.

Core concept

Family member linked by blood or marriage.

Common phrases

  • pariente de sangre

    blood relative

  • tener parientes

    have relatives

  • pariente más cercano

    closest relative

Similar words

familiar: Member of a family connected by blood ties or marriage.
hermano: Male sibling with at least one parent in common.
abuelo: Father or mother of one's parent.
primo: Son or daughter of a parent's sibling.

Definition in Spanish

Persona vinculada por lazos de sangre o por matrimonio; miembro de la familia que puede ser cercano o lejano.

Word origin

From Latin parentem 'parent', via Romance cognates such as Italian parente and French parent, the Spanish pariente denotes a member of one's family or kin.

Usage tips

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

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