DELE A1 Guide: Spanish Family Members Vocabulary
Want to practice first? Try a General Family Vocabulary Quiz!
Key Takeaways
- Learn immediate and extended family terms
- Master masculine and feminine family words
- Understand possessive adjectives with family
- Learn family relationship descriptions
- Essential for DELE A1 personal information tasks
Welcome to your complete guide to Spanish family vocabulary, essential for describing your family and relationships on the DELE A1 exam. This vocabulary is crucial for the speaking and writing sections where you’ll talk about personal information.
Basic Family Members
Immediate Family Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| la familia | the family | Mi familia es grande |
| el padre/el papá | the father/dad | Mi padre es profesor |
| la madre/la mamá | the mother/mom | Mi madre es doctora |
| el hijo | the son | Tengo un hijo |
| la hija | the daughter | Tengo una hija |
| el hermano | the brother | Mi hermano tiene 20 años |
| la hermana | the sister | Mi hermana estudia español |
DELE A1 Tip: Remember gender agreement! Use “el” for masculine family members and “la” for feminine ones. This is essential for exam accuracy.
Extended Family
Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| el abuelo | the grandfather | Mi abuelo vive en Madrid |
| la abuela | the grandmother | Mi abuela cocina muy bien |
| el tío | the uncle | Mi tío es muy simpático |
| la tía | the aunt | Visito a mi tía los domingos |
| el primo | the cousin (male) | Mi primo juega al fútbol |
| la prima | the cousin (female) | Mi prima es mi mejor amiga |
Family Relationships
Additional Family Terms
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| los padres | the parents | Mis padres trabajan |
| los hijos | the children | Tienen tres hijos |
| los hermanos | the siblings | Tengo dos hermanos |
| el esposo/el marido | the husband | Mi esposo es ingeniero |
| la esposa/la mujer | the wife | Mi esposa es profesora |
| el nieto | the grandson | Mis nietos visitan often |
| la nieta | the granddaughter | Tengo una nieta |
Possessive Adjectives with Family
Using Mi/Mis with Family
- mi madre (my mother)
- mis padres (my parents)
- mi hermano (my brother)
- mis hermanos (my siblings)
Family Description Patterns
- Tengo + number + family member
- Mi + family member + es + description
- En mi familia hay + number + personas
DELE A1 Exam Practice
Speaking Section Examples
- Describe your family: “Tengo una familia grande. Tengo dos hermanos y una hermana“
- Talk about parents: “Mis padres son profesores. Mi madre enseña español y mi padre enseña matemáticas”
- Discuss family size: “En mi familia hay cuatro personas“
- Describe relationships: “Mi hermana es mi mejor amiga”
Writing Section Examples
- Write about your family members
- Describe what your family does
- List your family members and their ages
- Write about family activities
Common Family Structures
Example Family Descriptions
- Familia pequeña: padre, madre, un hijo
- Familia grande: padres, tres hermanos, abuelos
- Familia con mascotas: padres, dos hijos, un perro
Question Forms About Family
Common DELE A1 Questions
- ¿Tienes hermanos? (Do you have siblings?)
- ¿Cuántas personas hay en tu familia? (How many people are in your family?)
- ¿Qué hace tu padre? (What does your father do?)
- ¿Cómo se llama tu hermana? (What’s your sister’s name?)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong gender: ❌ “el hermana” ✅ “la hermana“
- Wrong possessive: ❌ “yo mi madre” ✅ “mi madre“
- Incorrect plural: ❌ “los hermana” ✅ “las hermanas“
Next Step: Test Your Knowledge!
Ready to check your understanding of family vocabulary?
Take our DELE A1 Family Members Quiz here to confirm you’re ready for this part of the exam.
What’s Next in Your DELE A1 Journey?
- Ready for more personal info? Study Professions and Jobs Vocabulary
- Need basic grammar? Review Possessive Adjectives Guide
- Practice all A1 vocabulary? Take a Full A1 Vocabulary Test
Good luck with your DELE A1 preparation!
