mi cuñado
/mi kuɲado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my brother-in-law" is translated into Spanish as mi cuñado.
The term cuñado is a neutral term used to refer to a brother-in-law, specifically meaning the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cuñado is the specific term for brother-in-law, covering both the spouse's brother and the sibling's husband.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The diminutive form mi cuñadito is used in some regions to express affection towards a brother-in-law.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form mis cuñados is used for multiple brothers-in-law or for a mixed-gender group of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi kuɲado/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the term cuñado has evolved into a slang label for someone who thinks they know everything and offers unsolicited advice at family gatherings.
- The term cuñado shares a linguistic root with the English word 'cognate', which refers to words that have a common origin.
Examples in context
- Mi cuñado es un abogado muy exitoso.My brother-in-law is a very successful lawyer.
- El esposo de mi hermana es muy amable.The husband of my sister is very kind.
- Ayer fui al cine con mi cuñado.Yesterday, I went to the movies with my brother-in-law.
- El marido de mi hermana es un gran amigo.The husband of my sister is a great friend.
- Mi cuñado es muy simpático.My brother-in-law is very nice.
- ¿Conoces a mi cuñado?Do you know my brother-in-law?
- Mañana voy a comer con mi cuñado.Tomorrow I am going to eat with my brother-in-law.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about family plans at a cafe.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿vienes a la fiesta con mi cuñado?María, are you coming to the party with my brother-in-law?
- MaríaNo, yo voy sola.No, I am going alone.
- AlejandroEstá bien, entonces te veo allí.That is fine, then I will see you there.
- MaríaVale, nos vemos luego.Okay, see you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuñado, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
