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How to Say "My father-in-law" in Spanish
Learn to say 'my father-in-law' in Spanish: 'mi suegro'. Perfect for family introductions.
mi suegro
mee SWAY-grohneutral
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Use 'mi suegro' when referring to your spouse's father. This is common when discussing family gatherings or introducing relatives.
Alternatives
- el papá de mi esposo/aMore descriptive, useful if the listener doesn't know the term 'suegro'.
- mi suegritoAffectionate and informal, used for a father-in-law you're close to.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'mi padre político'
'Padre político' sounds like a literal translation and isn't used for family members.
Pronounce 'g' correctly
The 'g' in 'suegro' is a hard 'g' sound, like in 'go', not a soft 'h' sound.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, in-laws are considered very important family members, and referring to them by their relationship term is common.
Frequently asked
how to say my mother in law in spanish
To say 'my mother-in-law' in Spanish, you would say 'mi suegra'. It follows the same pattern as 'suegro' for father-in-law.
what does suegro mean in english
'Suegro' directly translates to 'father-in-law' in English. It refers to the father of one's spouse.
how to ask who is suegro
You could ask '¿Quién es tu suegro?' which means 'Who is your father-in-law?'. This is a direct question about someone's spouse's father.
