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How to Say "We're staying with family" in Spanish
Use 'Nos quedamos con familia' to tell people you're staying with relatives when visiting.
Nos quedamos con familia.
nohs keh-DAH-mohs kohm fah-MEE-lee-ahneutral
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This is perfect when someone asks where you'll be staying during your trip. It works whether you're visiting your own relatives or accompanying someone who is.
Alternatives
- Nos quedamos en casa de familia.Slightly more specific, emphasizing 'at the home of' relatives.
- Nos alojamos con familia.A bit more formal, meaning 'we are lodging with family'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'quedamos' with 'quedarse'
The verb is 'quedarse', so you need the reflexive pronoun 'nos' before 'quedamos'.
Using 'en' instead of 'con'
While 'en' means 'in' or 'at', 'con' is used here to mean 'with' family.
A small cultural note
In many Latin American cultures, staying with family is very common and often expected when visiting, so it's a natural thing to mention.
Frequently asked
How to say we are staying with friends in Spanish?
You would say 'Nos quedamos con amigos.' The structure is the same, just substitute 'amigos' for 'familia'.
Is 'Nos quedamos con familia' formal or informal?
It's considered neutral, so you can use it in most situations. It's not overly casual or stiff.
What if I'm staying with just one family member?
You can still use 'Nos quedamos con familia,' as it's a general statement. If you want to be specific, you could say 'Nos quedamos con mi tía' (I'm staying with my aunt).
