Lecture Notes: Vocabulary of Family in Spanish

Introduction

• Video covers family vocabulary in Spanish
• Pre-requisite: Understand possession, "gay," and possessive adjectives

Vocabulary Overview

• Madre: Mother
• Padre: Father
  • Plural (Padres) means parents, not just fathers
• Hijos: Children
• Hermana/Hermanas: Sister(s)
• Hermano/Hermanos: Brother(s) or siblings
• Esposa/Esposo: Wife/Husband
• Abuelos: Grandparents

Family Examples

• Padres: Richard and Phyllis
  • Four children: Lisa (Hermana mayor), Amber, Richard, and others
• Richard: Father
  • Esposo de Madre: Husband of the mother
• Abuelos: Robert and Elisa
  • Nieto: Grandson

Relationships and Vocabulary

• El Niño de Mi Madre: My mother's child
• El Esposo de Mi Madre: My mother's husband
• Nieto/Nieta: Grandson/Granddaughter

Extended Family Examples

• Lisa: Children - Corbin, Gabe, Charlotte
  • Sobrinos: Nephews/Nieces
• Amber: Children - Elena, Savannah, Caitlin
  • Primos: Cousins
• Sam: Amber’s husband, brother-in-law (cuñado)

Key Vocabulary Phrases

• Yerno: Son-in-law
• Nuera: Daughter-in-law
• Padrastro: Stepfather
• Madrastra: Stepmother
• Medio hermano/a: Half-brother/sister
• Los Parientes: Relatives
• El Perro: The dog
• El Primo/La Prima: The cousin (male/female)
• El Tio/La Tia: The uncle/aunt

Exercises and Practice

• Pause video to fill in blanks with vocabulary
• Practice sentences:
  • Mi Abuelo es el Padre de mi Madre: My grandfather is my mother's father
  • Mi Sobrino es el Hijo de mi Hermana: My nephew is my sister's son

Important Notes for Projects and Interviews

• Vocabulary is crucial for upcoming projects and oral interviews
• Additional vocabulary:
  • Estar Casado: To be married
  • Estar Soltero: To be single
  • Adoptado: Adopted
  • Matrimonio Igualitario: Same-sex marriage

Additional Exercises

• True or False statements based on family images
• Descriptive sentences using "ser" for relationships:
  • "Yo soy el sobrino de mi tia"

Study Tips

• Focus on relational expressions in Spanish
• Write and practice "de" phrases to describe family relationships

Conclusion: Understanding family vocabulary in Spanish involves learning terms and their relationships. Practice with exercises and use relational phrases to strengthen comprehension.