How to Say ‘Relative’ in Mexican Spanish
Pariente
pah-RYEN-teh
[pah-RYEN-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Pariente means a family relation. It sounds a bit broader and sometimes more formal than saying a specific family word like prima or tío.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, people often ask about family connections quickly—family networks can be very important socially.
Phrase Breakdown
Pariente
[pah-RYEN-teh]
relative
A family member; someone related to you by blood or marriage.
Carlos es pariente de Ana.
Carlos is a relative of Ana.
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