familia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech: Noun

Phonetic transcription: /faˈmi.lja/

Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Familia" means family in English. It refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. It can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to refer to a community or group of people with shared characteristics or interests.

Usage patterns: "Familia" is a common word in Spanish, frequently used in both oral and written contexts. It is a fundamental concept in society, so it is used in various contexts, from everyday conversations to formal situations.

Verb Forms: - The word "familia" is a noun and therefore does not have different verb forms.

Example Phrases: 1. La familia es lo más importante en la vida. (Family is the most important thing in life.) 2. Nos reunimos con toda la familia en Navidad. (We gather with the whole family at Christmas.)

Idiomatic Expressions: "Familia" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Some examples include:

De sangre, es más fuerte que la razón
Translation: Blood is thicker than water.
Como la familia no hay ninguna
Translation: There's no family like mine.
Quien con lobos anda, a aullar se enseña
Translation: He who keeps company with wolves will learn to howl.
Cosa de familia
Translation: Family matter.
La familia unida jamás será vencida
Translation: A united family will never be defeated.
Más vale familia que amigo
Translation: Family is worth more than a friend.
A falta de pan, buenas son tortas
Translation: Beggars can't be choosers.

Etymology: The word "familia" comes from the Latin word "familia," which originally referred to the slaves of a household, later expanding to include all the people living in a household, including the family.

Synonyms: - Synonyms: grupo familiar (family group), parentela (ancestry), hogar (home), clan (clan)

Antonyms: - Antonyms: individuo (individual), extraño (stranger), enemigo (enemy), desconocido (unknown)