🙋👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📏🔽

How to Say ‘My family is small.’ in Mexican Spanish

Mi familia es pequeña.

mee fah-MEE-lyah ehs peh-KEH-nyah

[mee fah-MEE-lyah ehs peh-KEH-nyah]

Phrase Breakdown

Mi familia

mee fah-MEE-lyah

My family

'Mi' (my) is short and clear: 'mee'.

Example

Mi familia es de Jalisco.

My family is from Jalisco.

Words in this phrase

[mee]

Possessive adjective showing something belongs to or is related to the speaker.

Example

Mi hermana se llama Ana.

My sister’s name is Ana.

familia

[fah-MEE-lyah]

family

Refers to relatives or family as a group.

Example

Ellos son mi familia.

They are my family.

es pequeña.

ehs peh-KEH-nyah

is small.

'Pequeña' has 'ñ' like 'ny': 'peh-KEH-nyah'.

Example

Mi casa es pequeña.

My house is small.

Words in this phrase

[ehs]

Third-person singular of 'ser,' used to identify or describe someone.

Example

Ana es tu hermana, ¿verdad?

Ana is your sister, right?

pequeña

[peh-KEH-nyah]

small

Indicates the fee is minor, not large.

Example

La cantidad es pequeña comparada con la cuenta total.

The amount is small compared with the total bill.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”

David K., 35, Startup Founder

“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”

Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer