suegros
/sweɡɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "parents-in-law" is translated into Spanish as suegros.
suegros is the most common and widely used term in Spanish to refer to the parents of a person's spouse.
Which one should you use?
While suegros is the plural form used for parents-in-law, it can also refer to a mixed-gender group. Use the singular masculine form suegro to refer to a father-in-law and the singular feminine form suegra to refer specifically to a mother-in-law.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term changes based on gender and number: suegro is the masculine singular for a father-in-law, suegra is the feminine singular for a mother-in-law and suegros is the masculine plural used for both the couple or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/sweɡɾos/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, people use the term consuegros to describe the relationship between the parents of two people who have married each other.
- In certain parts of Spain, the word suegra is sometimes used as a slang term for any woman who is perceived as overly intrusive or bossy, regardless of family ties.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to address your suegros with the formal 'usted' instead of the informal 'tú', even in relaxed family settings, to show respect.
Examples in context
- Mis suegros son encantadoresMy parents-in-law are lovely
- Mi familia política vive en MéxicoMy in-laws live in Mexico
- Vamos a casa de los suegros para celebrarWe're going to my parents-in-law's house to celebrate
- Mis sogros me tratan como a un hijoMy parents-in-law treat me like a son
- Mis suegros me cuidaron durante las vacacionesMy parents-in-law took care of me during the vacation
- Mis suegros viven en Madrid.My parents-in-law live in Madrid.
- Tengo que visitar a mis suegros este fin de semana.I have to visit my parents-in-law this weekend.
- ¿Cómo son tus suegros?What are your parents-in-law like?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about their weekend plans.
- Elena¿Qué vas a hacer el sábado, Daniel?What are you going to do on Saturday, Daniel?
- DanielVoy a comer con mis suegros.I am going to eat with my parents-in-law.
- Elena¡Qué bueno! ¿Viven cerca de aquí?That's great! Do they live near here?
- DanielSí, viven a diez minutos de casa.Yes, they live ten minutes from home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
