Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| miembro | /ˈmjembɾo/ | masculine |
| integrante | /inteˈɡɾante/ | neuter |
In a general sense, you can use miembro to describe someone belonging to a group, such as miembro(s) de la familia (members of a family) or miembro(s) del equipo (member of a team). In a biological or anatomical context, miembro can also mean a limb of the body, such as an arm or a leg. When referring to membership in a legal context or specifically for a club or association, socio is often used.
Which one should you use?
miembro is a masculine noun, while integrante is a neuter form. integrante serves as a gender-neutral way to refer to members of a group.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Latin America, asociado and asociada are used as formal terms for a member of an association or organization.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form miembros is used to describe a group consisting of only men or a mixed-gender group. The neutral plural form integrantes can be used for any group, regardless of the gender of the members.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmjembɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not attempt to create a feminine version of miembro like miembra. Even when referring to a woman, the word remains grammatically masculine (un miembro). If you wish to avoid masculine forms, use integrante instead.
Did you know?
- The word miembro shares an ancient root with the English word 'limb', as both derive from the Latin 'membrum'.
- While miembro is used for general groups, the word socio is used for members of a club or a business partnership, which literally translates to 'partner'.
- The term integrante is used not just for neutrality, but often to imply that the person is an essential part of a whole, like a 'component'.
Examples in context
- No es un miembro.He's not a member.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is not a member using miembro.Tatoeba #5014631 by don_ramon, translation #1745682 by Spamster
- Soy miembro del coro.I'm a member of the glee club.This sentence is useful for stating membership in a glee club using miembro.Tatoeba #1724445 by teskmon, translation #62867 by CK
- Soy miembro del equipo.I'm a member of the team.This sentence is useful for stating membership in a team using miembro.Tatoeba #1619575 by hayastan, translation #1619573 by Spamster
- Como miembro del comité, su opinión es crucial.As a member of the committee, your opinion is crucial.
- Los socios del club gozan de múltiples beneficios.Club members enjoy various benefits.
- Pepe es un compañero de mi equipo de fútbol.Pepe is a member of my soccer team
- Soy un asociado de la Cámara de Comercio.I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
- Mis hermanos son miembros de la familia.My brothers are members of the family.
- Soy socio de la empresaI am a member of the company, from a legal perspective
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a local gym.
- Javier¿Eres miembro de este gimnasio?Are you a member of this gym?
- ElenaSí, soy miembro desde el año pasado.Yes, I have been a member since last year.
- JavierEs un excelente lugar para entrenar.It is an excellent place to train.
- ElenaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “member” translations and entries miembro, integrante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries integrante, miembro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
