Relationships with Family and Friends

Topic: Relationships with Family and Friends

Key Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Las relaciones - relationships
  • La familia - family
  • Los amigos - friends
  • Me llevo bien con - I get on well with
  • Nos peleamos - we fight
  • Mi mejor amigo/a - my best friend
  • Cariñoso - affectionate
  • Comprendedor/a - understanding
  • Mi hermano/a mayor/menor - my older/younger brother/sister
  • Mis padres - my parents
  • Mi pareja - my partner

Describing Relationships

  • Use the phrases “me llevo bien con” or “nos peleamos” to describe how you get on with someone
  • Describe relationships using adjectives such as: “cariñoso” (affectionate), “comprensivo/a” (understanding), “fiel” (loyal), “divertido/a” (fun)
  • When talking about friends, remember to distinguish between “mi amigo/a” (my friend) and “mi mejor amigo/a” (my best friend)

Discussing Family

  • Identify family members using appropriate nouns: “mi madre” (my mother), “mi padre” (my father), “mi hermano/a” (my brother/sister), “mi abuelo/a” (my grandfather/grandmother)
  • If discussing siblings, specify if they are older or younger using “mayor” and “menor”
  • Discuss attitudes and relationships within the family, perceptions of roles and responsibilities
  • Speak about how family members support each other in times of need

Discussing Friends

  • Discuss the qualities you value in a friend using adjectives, for example: “leal” (loyal), “divertido/a” (fun), “honesto/a” (honest)
  • Speak about activities you enjoy doing with friends and how they impact your personal life
  • Describe a favourite memory or experience you have had with a friend using past tense verbs

Cultural and Social Norms

  • Understand and discuss the differences in family structures and relationships in diverse Hispanic cultures
  • Discuss the importance of interpersonal relationships and social norms in Spanish-speaking societies
  • The term ‘mi pareja’ is commonly used to refer to a significant other or partner. This is a reflection of evolving relationship norms in the Spanish-speaking world.

Remember to constantly practise speaking and writing using these terms and phrases, to help solidify your knowledge and get a feel for how they fit within the structure of the Spanish language.