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Nuclear family
mother
also: mom / mum
madre / mamá
"My mother is a teacher."
father
also: dad
padre / papá
"My father works in an office."
sister
hermana
"She is my older sister."
brother
hermano
"I have two brothers."
daughter
hija
"She has a beautiful daughter."
son
hijo
"Their son is ten years old."
baby
bebé
"The baby is sleeping."
parents
padres
"My parents live in San José."
children
singular: child
hijos / niños
"They have three children."
family
familia
"Family is everything to me."
Extended family
grandmother
also: grandma
abuela
"My grandma makes great food."
grandfather
also: grandpa
abuelo
"My grandpa loves fishing."
aunt
tía
"My aunt lives in Heredia."
uncle
tío
"My uncle is very funny."
cousin
primo / prima
"I have five cousins."
niece
sobrina
"My niece is very smart."
nephew
sobrino
"He plays with his nephew."
grandchild
plural: grandchildren
nieto / nieta
"She loves her grandchildren."
By marriage
husband
esposo / marido
"Her husband is a doctor."
wife
esposa
"His wife is from Limón."
mother-in-law
suegra
"My mother-in-law is kind."
father-in-law
suegro
"His father-in-law is retired."
stepmother
madrastra
"She has a kind stepmother."
stepfather
padrastro
"His stepfather is very nice."