Familia Meaning in English

word · lemma: family

US

ˈfæməɫi/, /ˈfæmɫi

FAM-uh-lee

UK

fˈæmɪli

FAM-i-lee

Definition

A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, often living together and caring for each other.

Usage & Nuances

'Family' can refer to immediate ('nuclear family') or extended relatives. It's used in both formal and informal contexts and can also describe close, non-relatives with strong bonds (as in 'chosen family'). Not to be confused with 'relative' (specific family member). Common phrases: 'family member,' 'family dinner,' 'start a family.'

• Spanish: familia
• Portuguese (BR): família
• Portuguese (PT): família
• Chinese (Simplified): 家庭
• Chinese (Traditional): 家庭
• Hindi: परिवार
• Arabic: عائلة
• Bengali: পরিবার
• Russian: семья
• Japanese: 家族
• Vietnamese: gia đình
• Korean: 가족
• Turkish: aile
• Urdu: خاندان
• Indonesian: keluarga

Example Sentences

My family lives in a small house.

basic

She has a big family with three brothers.

basic

We eat dinner together as a family.

basic

Do you want to meet my family this weekend?

natural

For me, my friends are like family.

natural

The holidays just aren’t the same without family around.

natural