genealógico
/xenealoxiko/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "genealogical" is genealógico.
This adjective means "of or relating to genealogy." You can use it in common expressions such as árbol genealógico to mean "family tree." If you are referring to a person's lineage, the Spanish word is linaje.
Meaning: of or relating to genealogy (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use genealógica for feminine nouns, genealógicos for masculine plural nouns and genealógicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /xenealoxiko/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, genealogical records are often tied to the concept of limpieza de sangre or 'purity of blood', a historical obsession with proving one had no Jewish or Muslim ancestry.
- While árbol genealógico is the literal term for 'family tree', Spanish speakers often use the word estirpe to describe a genealogical line with a connotation of nobility or prestige.
- The initial 'g' in genealógico is pronounced as a velar fricative, a sound often described as a way to clear one's throat, which is quite different from the English 'g'.
Examples in context
- investigación genealógicagenealogical research
- libro de genealogíabook of genealogy
- Estoy investigando mi genealogía en España.I'm researching my genealogy in Spain.
- Voy a inscribirme en un curso genealógico.I'm going to enroll in a genealogy course.
- Me gusta investigar mi árbol genealógico.I enjoy researching my family tree.
- Necesito ayuda para rastrear mi linaje familiar.I need help tracing my family lineage.
- Él está haciendo un estudio genealógico.He is doing a genealogical study.
- Encontré un registro genealógico muy antiguo.I found a very old genealogical record.
- Es un proceso genealógico muy complejo.It is a very complex genealogical process.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their family history.
- SofíaMateo, ¿conoces tu árbol genealógico?Mateo, do you know your genealogical tree?
- MateoNo mucho, pero quiero investigar más.Not much, but I want to research more.
- SofíaYo tengo un libro genealógico completo.I have a complete genealogical book.
- Mateo¡Qué increíble! Me gustaría verlo.How incredible! I would like to see it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “genealogical” translations and entries genealógico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
