parentesco

kinship; family relationship

Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/pa.ɾenˈtes.ko/

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Cultural Note

'Parentesco' is commonly used in legal, genealogical, and everyday contexts. Note that 'pariente' (relative) is a false friend — it does not mean 'parent.' Hispanic cultures often trace extended kinship lines and take great pride in knowing their family connections.

📝 Example Sentences

¿Qué parentesco tienes con ella?

What is your family relationship with her?

Descubrieron que tenían un parentesco lejano.

They discovered they had a distant family connection.

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