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.