parentela

Word: parentela

Meaning in English:
"Parentela" refers to a group of relatives or kin, usually implying an extended family or a set of people related by blood or marriage. It is often used to describe a larger family network beyond just immediate family members.

Explanation:

• The word is derived from "pariente" which means "relative" or "family member."
• The suffix "-ela" (in Spanish, not a common suffix by itself but part of the word) forms a noun often suggesting a collection or group related by some bond.
• So, "parentela" can be understood as the entire group or network of relatives.

Synonyms:

• familia extensa (extended family)
• parentesco (kinship, relatives)
• clan (clan / family group)
• allegados (close ones, relatives or acquaintances)

Antonyms:
There aren’t direct antonyms as the word describes a grouping, but words meaning unrelated individuals could be considered opposites, like:

• desconocidos (strangers)
• ajenos (unrelated, outsiders)

Note:
In some contexts, "parentela" may also carry a somewhat formal or legal tone when referring to relatives for inheritance or social status.