familia ensamblada
/familja ensamblada/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'step family' is translated into Spanish as familia ensamblada.
The term familia ensamblada is used to describe a family consisting of a couple and their children from current and previous relationships. In a formal or legal context, the phrase La familia por afinidad may be used to refer to family by affinity within a step family structure.
Did you know?
- The word familia traces back to the Latin word for a 'slave staff' or household subordinates. While it now describes a loving unit, its ancient roots were more about the people serving a household.
- In some Latin American cultures, familia ensamblada is preferred because it avoids the word madrastra (stepmother), which often carries a 'wicked' connotation due to traditional folklore.
- The word ensamblada comes from the verb ensamblar, which is used in carpentry and engineering to describe how pieces of furniture or a puzzle are joined together.
Examples in context
- Nuestros padres se volvieron a casar y ahora tengo una nueva familia por afinidad.Our parents got remarried, and now I have a new step family.
- Mi familia ensamblada es muy grande.My step family is very large.
- Es difícil crecer en una familia ensamblada.It is difficult to grow up in a step family.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their family structures.
- JavierSofía, ¿tienes hermanos o hermanastros?Sofía, do you have siblings or step-siblings?
- SofíaSí, tengo una familia ensamblada muy grande.Yes, I have a very large step family.
- Javier¿Se llevan bien todos en casa?Does everyone get along at home?
- SofíaSí, Javier, nos queremos mucho.Yes, Javier, we love each other a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries familia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
