según mi familia
/seɡun mi familja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "according to my family" is translated into Spanish as según mi familia.
Did you know?
- The word familia traces its roots back to a Latin term meaning a 'slave staff' of a household. This reflects how ancient Roman social structures defined the domestic unit through those who served the head of the house.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, mi familia often encompasses a much wider circle than the English 'nuclear family', including godparents and close family friends.
- The word según is used in Spanish to express probability or hearsay in a way that 'according to' is rarely used in English.
Examples in context
- Según mi familia, este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.According to my family, this is the best restaurant in town.
- De acuerdo con mi familia, es importante respetar las tradiciones culturales.According to my family, it is important to respect cultural traditions.
- A juicio de mi familia, este es el mejor lugar para pasar las vacaciones.According to my family, this is the best place to spend vacations.
- Según mi familia, este concierto va a ser increíble.According to my family, this concert is going to be amazing.
- Según lo que dicen en mi familia, este libro es muy divertido.According to what they say in my family, this book is very funny.
- Según mi familia, el clima es muy cálido.According to my family, the weather is very warm.
- Todo parece estar bien según mi familia.Everything seems to be fine according to my family.
- Según mi familia, no es una buena idea.According to my family, it is not a good idea.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about their holiday plans.
- MateoSegún mi familia, el clima en Madrid es genial.According to my family, the weather in Madrid is great.
- ElenaTienes razón, es una ciudad muy bonita.You are right, it is a very beautiful city.
- MateoEllos quieren que vayamos en primavera.They want us to go in spring.
- ElenaMe parece un plan perfecto, Mateo.That sounds like a perfect plan, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries familia, mi, según, CC BY-SA 4.0.
