el familiar
family · relative · familiar
Persona que pertenece a la misma familia o está relacionada por lazos de sangre o afecto.
The Spanish word "familiar" means related to family or family-related. It can be used as an adjective to describe something that belongs to or concerns the family.
It can also mean well-known or familiar in the sense of being recognized or well understood.
For example:
- "un problema familiar" means "a family problem."
- "Me siento familiar con este tema" means "I am familiar with this topic."
As a noun, "familiar" can refer to a family member.
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Examples
La cena familiar fue muy agradable.adjective
The family dinner was very pleasant.
Ayer, vi a un viejo familiar en la calle.noun
Yesterday, I saw an old relative on the street.
Mi primo es mi único familiar en esta ciudad.noun
My cousin is my only relative in this city.
Esta canción me parece muy familiar.adjective
This song seems very familiar to me.
Los colores de la casa me resultan familiares.adjective
The colors of the house seem familiar to me.
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