Spanish A1 · Lesson 38

My family

Talk briefly about your family and answer simple questions about it.

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Esta es mi familia

Talk briefly about your family and answer simple questions about it.

Esta es mi familia: mis padres y mi hermana.This is my family: my parents and my sister.
Mi madre es española.My mother is Spanish.
Mi padre es mexicano.My father is Mexican.
Tengo dos hermanas.I have two sisters.

In everyday situations

Use the words with familiar actions, people and places.

Mi hermana es joven y amable.My sister is young and kind.
Tengo un hijo y una hija.I have a son and a daughter.
Mi marido es alto y simpático.My husband is tall and friendly.
No tengo hermanos.I do not have siblings.
¿Tienes hijos?Do you have children?
¿Cuántos hijos tienes?How many children do you have?
¿De dónde es tu madre?Where is your mother from?
¿Cómo es tu hermana?What is your sister like?

In conversation

Follow the questions and answers.

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¿Tienes hermanos?Do you have siblings?
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Sí, tengo una hermana.Yes, I have a sister.
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¿Cómo es tu hermana?What is your sister like?
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Es joven y divertida.She is young and fun.
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¿Tienes hijos?Do you have children?
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Sí, tengo un hijo y una hija.Yes, I have a son and a daughter.
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¿De dónde es tu pareja?Where is your partner from?
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Mi pareja es de España.My partner is from Spain.
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Esta es mi familia: mis padres y mi hermano.This is my family: my parents and my brother.
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¿Quién es tu hermano?Who is your brother?
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Mi hermano es Luis.My brother is Luis.
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Mi hermano es Carlos.My brother is Carlos.

Try saying it yourself

Translate the English sentences, then compare with the examples.

Tengo dos hermanos y una hermana.I have two brothers and a sister.
Esta es mi hija. Es amable.This is my daughter. She is kind.
¿Cuántas hermanas tienes?How many sisters do you have?
Mi padre es de Argentina.My father is from Argentina.
Mi mujer es española y simpática.My wife is Spanish and friendly.
Esta es mi familia: mis hijos y mi pareja.This is my family: my children and my partner.
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