coparentalidad
/kopaɾentalidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "co-parenting" is translated into Spanish as coparentalidad.
coparentalidad refers to the act of two parents sharing the responsibilities of raising a child, which typically occurs following a separation or a divorce.
Which one should you use?
While coparentalidad is a standard term, crianza compartida is another formal expression used to describe the concept of "shared parenting". In Spain, the term custodia compartida is also commonly used to refer to co-parenting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the term custodia compartida to express the idea of co-parenting.
How do you pronounce it?
/kopaɾentalidad/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, if you are talking about the act of raising a child with someone else, you might hear people say they are haciendo equipo, meaning 'making a team'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'co-parenting' extends far beyond the biological parents to include the 'familia extendida'. Grandparents are often elevated to a role that carries the weight and responsibilities of a parent in these arrangements.
- The word crianza in crianza compartida comes from the verb criar, which means both 'to raise a child' and 'to breed animals'.
Examples in context
- El juez dictaminó que ambos padres deben tener una relación de coparentalidad para el bienestar del niño.The judge ruled that both parents must have a co-parenting relationship for the child's well-being.
- El acuerdo legal establece una crianza compartida para garantizar el involucramiento equitativo de ambos padres.The legal agreement establishes shared parenting to ensure equal involvement of both parents.
- Después del divorcio, decidimos establecer una crianza conjunta para asegurar la felicidad y bienestar de nuestros hijos.After the divorce, we decided to establish co-parenting to ensure the happiness and well-being of our children.
- A pesar de nuestra separación, estamos comprometidos con una paternidad compartida y trabajamos juntos para mantener una relación sólida con nuestros hijos.Despite our separation, we are committed to co-parenting and work together to maintain a strong relationship with our children.
- La coparentalidad requiere comunicación constante.Co-parenting requires constant communication.
- La coparentalidad requiere mucha comunicación.Co-parenting requires a lot of communication.
- Ellos practican la coparentalidad de forma sana.They practice co-parenting in a healthy way.
- Busco consejos sobre la coparentalidad.I am looking for advice on co-parenting.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their parenting plan.
- MateoDebemos priorizar la coparentalidad por el niño.We must prioritize co-parenting for the child's sake.
- LucíaEstoy de acuerdo, Mateo.I agree, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Cómo organizamos los horarios?How do we organize the schedules?
- LucíaHagamos una lista juntos, Mateo.Let's make a list together, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
