How do you say "So, are you related?" in Mexican Spanish?

"So, are you related?" in Mexican Spanish is "Entonces, ¿ustedes son parientes?". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Entonces, ¿ustedes son parientes?" mean in English?

"Entonces, ¿ustedes son parientes?" means "So, are you related?" in English. Usage tip: A very natural follow-up question. Entonces helps the question feel connected to the conversation.

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How to Say ‘So, are you related?’ in Mexican Spanish

Entonces, ¿ustedes son parientes?

ehn-TOHN-sehs oos-TEH-dehs sohn pah-RYEHN-tehs

[ehn-TOHN-sehs oos-TEH-dehs sohn pah-RYEHN-tehs]

💬 Usage Tip: A very natural follow-up question. Entonces helps the question feel connected to the conversation.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, this sounds curious and friendly, especially after noticing physical resemblance.

Phrase Breakdown

Entonces

[ehn-TOHN-sehs]

so; then

Used to introduce a conclusion or next question based on what was just said.

Example

Entonces, ¿ustedes son parientes de verdad?

So, are you all really related?

ustedes

[oos-TEH-dehs]

you all; you (plural)

The common plural form of 'you' in Mexico.

Example

Entonces, ¿ustedes viven juntas?

So, do you all live together?

son

[sohn]

are

Used here to ask about identity or family relationship.

Example

Entonces, ¿ellos son primos?

So, are they cousins?

parientes

[pah-RYEHN-tehs]

relatives

People connected through family ties.

Example

Entonces, ¿ustedes son parientes cercanos?

So, are you all close relatives?

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