{"id":272751,"date":"2026-07-16T03:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=272751"},"modified":"2026-07-16T03:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:03:00","slug":"basic-family-words-english-pre-a1-pre-a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/blog\/basic-family-words-english-pre-a1-pre-a1\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Basic Family Words in English (Pre-A1 Vocabulary)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>Learning basic English words for family members helps you talk about the people you love.<\/strong> You can introduce your <span data-no-translation>mum<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>dad<\/span>, or talk about your <span data-no-translation>brother<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>sister<\/span>. These words are very common and important for daily conversations. We also learn words for grandparents, like <span data-no-translation>granddad<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>granny<\/span>. Knowing these simple words is a great first step to speaking English. You can use them to describe your family or understand when others talk about theirs. It makes communication much easier and more personal. Start with these words to build your English vocabulary foundations.<\/div>\n<h2>What are the most common family words?<\/h2>\n<p>When you talk about your immediate family, these words are very useful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Mum<\/span>: This is a short, common word for &#8216;mother&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Dad<\/span>: This is a short, common word for &#8216;father&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Brother<\/span>: This is a boy or man who has the same parents as you.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Sister<\/span>: This is a girl or woman who has the same parents as you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These words are easy to remember and use every day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 Aprende ingl\u00e9s con el m\u00e9todo mixto<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">Grupos reducidos \u00b7 Tutor de IA disponible las 24 horas del d\u00eda, los 7 d\u00edas de la semana \u00b7 Preparaci\u00f3n para los ex\u00e1menes de Cambridge<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">Planes de <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> al mes<\/p><a href=\"\/es\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">Reserva tu clase<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How do you talk about grandparents?<\/h2>\n<p>Grandparents are the parents of your parents. Here are simple words for them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Granddad<\/span>: This is a short, common word for 'grandfather'.<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Granny<\/span>: This is a short, common word for 'grandmother'.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might also hear <span data-no-translation>grandma<\/span> for 'grandmother'. Both <span data-no-translation>granny<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>grandma<\/span> are common.<\/p>\n<h2>Why learn family vocabulary?<\/h2>\n<p>Learning family words is important for many reasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can introduce your family to new friends.<\/li>\n<li>You can understand stories about other people's families.<\/li>\n<li>It helps you feel more comfortable speaking English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These words are a basic part of English conversation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Basic Family Words in English<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>English Word<\/th>\n<th>Significado<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Mum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Mother (informal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Dad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Father (informal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Brother<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>A male sibling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Sister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>A female sibling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Granddad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Grandfather (informal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Granny<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Grandmother (informal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Ejemplos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My mum is happy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My dad likes to read.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I have one brother.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She has a sister.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My granddad tells funny stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My granny bakes cakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pr\u00e1ctica<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-250\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"250\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"JR01 L5 VOCABULARY Family\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-whatsapp\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3DB16A,#1f8a4c);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83d\udcac \u00bfNecesitas asesoramiento personalizado?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">Como centro autorizado de preparaci\u00f3n para los ex\u00e1menes de Cambridge, podemos orientarte para que elijas el curso y la certificaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s adecuados. Habla hoy mismo con nuestros asesores.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/51987070865?text=Hi%2C%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20Langcom%27s%20courses%20and%20would%20like%20some%20guidance%20choosing%20the%20right%20one.\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#1f8a4c;\">Chatea con un asesor por WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Errores habituales de los hispanohablantes<\/h2>\n<h3>Confuso <span data-no-translation>Brother<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>Sister<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, Spanish speakers might confuse <span data-no-translation>brother<\/span> (male) and <span data-no-translation>sister<\/span> (female). Remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Brother<\/span> = boy\/man (like 'hermano')<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Sister<\/span> = girl\/woman (like 'hermana')<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Using Formal Words Too Much<\/h3>\n<p>In everyday English, we often use informal words for family. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Correcto: <span data-no-translation>My mum is kind.<\/span> (Instead of 'My mother is kind.')<\/li>\n<li>Correcto: <span data-no-translation>My dad works hard.<\/span> (Instead of 'My father works hard.')<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-no-translation>Mum<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>dad<\/span> are very common and natural.<\/p>\n<h2>Preguntas m\u00e1s frecuentes<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between 'mum' and 'mother'?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-no-translation>Mum<\/span> is an informal and common way to say <span data-no-translation>mother<\/span>. Both are correct, but <span data-no-translation>mum<\/span> is used more in daily conversations.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use 'grandma' instead of 'granny'?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, both <span data-no-translation>granny<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>grandma<\/span> are common and correct informal words for <span data-no-translation>grandmother<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Are these words only for young people?<\/h3>\n<p>No, people of all ages use these words to talk about their family members. For example, an adult can say <span data-no-translation>my mum<\/span> o <span data-no-translation>my dad<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Lecciones relacionadas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/?p=272563\">Family vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/?p=272581\">Family vocabulary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning basic English words for family members helps you talk about the people you love. You can introduce your mum and dad, or talk about your brother and sister. These words are very common and important for daily conversations. We also learn words for grandparents, like granddad and granny. Knowing these simple words is a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":272840,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Family vocabulary","langcom_cefr":"Pre-A1","langcom_type":"vocabulary","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"What is the difference between 'mum' and 'mother'?\", \"a\": \"<span data-no-translation>Mum<\/span> is an informal and common way to say <span data-no-translation>mother<\/span>. 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