Spanish Family Vocabulary Lesson Notes

Introduction

• The lesson focuses on introducing close family members in Spanish.
• Uses a reference model for family relationships.

Key Vocabulary

Immediate Family

• Yo - I
• El hermano / La hermana - Brother / Sister
  • Together: Los hermanos - Siblings
• El padre / La madre - Father / Mother
  • Together: Los padres - Parents

Extended Family

• El abuelo / La abuela - Grandfather / Grandmother
  • Together: Los abuelos - Grandparents
• El tío / La tía - Uncle / Aunt
  • Together: Los tíos - Uncles and Aunts
• El primo / La prima - Cousin (male/female)
  • Together: Los primos - Cousins

In-law Relationships

• La cuñada - Sister-in-law
• El cuñado - Brother-in-law

Additional Family Members

• El sobrino / La sobrina - Nephew / Niece
• El nieto / La nieta - Grandson / Granddaughter

Relationship Examples

• "El hijo de un hijo es un nieto" - The son of a son is a grandson.
• "Mi padre y mi madre son esposos" - My father and mother are spouses.
• Esposo / Esposa - Husband / Wife

Grammar Note

• In Spanish, the masculine form takes precedence in mixed-gender groups.
  • Example: "Los hermanos" includes brothers and sisters.

Practice Questions

• Examples given in the lesson:
  • Quién es? - Who is it?
    • Example: "Es el abuelo" - It is the grandfather.
  • Quiénes son? - Who are they?
    • Example: "Son los hermanos" - They are the siblings.

Conclusion

• Invites questions and comments regarding the lesson.
• Emphasizes understanding relationships from the speaker's perspective.