Learn Basic Family Words in English (Pre-A1 Vocabulary) — Pre-A1 English vocabulary lesson by Langcom

Learn Basic Family Words in English (Pre-A1 Vocabulary)

Raúl Maguiña

Fundador da Langcom | Examinador dos exames de Cambridge e SIELE

julho 20, 2026

PRÉ-A1📚 Vocabulário⏱️ 4 min de leitura
Learning basic family vocabulary helps you talk about your loved ones in English. Knowing these words is a very important first step for beginners. You will learn to introduce your family members and understand when others talk about theirs. Words like mum, dad, sister, e brother are essential for daily conversations. For example, you can say This is my mum. ou I have one brother. This lesson will teach you the most common words for your immediate family, like parents e children. You will also learn about your extended family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, e cousins. Using these simple terms will help you describe your family clearly and confidently. It is a fundamental part of speaking English and connecting with people.

Who is in your immediate family?

Your immediate family includes the people who live in your home or are very close to you. These are the most important words to learn first.

Here are the basic words for your immediate family:

  • Mum (or Mom in American English): Your mother.
  • Dad: Your father.
  • Parents: Your mum e dad together.
  • Brother: A boy or man who has the same parents as you.
  • Sister: A girl or woman who has the same parents as you.
  • Son: Your male child.
  • Daughter: Your female child.
  • Children: Your sons e daughters together.

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Who is in your extended family?

Your extended family includes other relatives like your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. These people are also important in your life.

Here are words for your extended family:

  • Granddad (or Grandfather): Your mum’s ou dad’s father.
  • Granny (or Grandmother): Your mum’s ou dad’s mother.
  • Grandparents: Your granddad e granny together.
  • Uncle: Your mum’s ou dad’s brother.
  • Aunt: Your mum’s ou dad’s sister.
  • Cousin: The child of your aunt ou uncle.

How do we talk about our family?

You can use simple sentences to introduce your family or talk about them. Use This is my… ou I have a…

  • To introduce one person: This is my mum.
  • To introduce more than one person: These are my parents.
  • To say how many family members you have: I have one brother.
Common Family Vocabulary
Family Member Meaning
Mum Your mother
Dad Your father
Parents Your mum and dad
Brother A boy with the same parents
Sister A girl with the same parents
Granddad Your mum’s or dad’s father
Granny Your mum’s or dad’s mother
Uncle Your mum’s or dad’s brother
Aunt Your mum’s or dad’s sister
Cousin Child of your aunt or uncle

Exemplos

  • This is my dad.
  • I have a sister.
  • My grandparents live in a big house.
  • He is my uncle.
  • She is my aunt.
  • My cousin is very funny.
  • I have two children, a son and a daughter.

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Erros comuns entre falantes de espanhol

Many Spanish speakers make a few common mistakes when learning family vocabulary:

  • Parents vs. Fathers: In Spanish, ‘padres’ can mean both ‘parents’ and ‘fathers’. In English, parents means mum e dad. Fathers means two or more fathers. Always use parents for ‘mum and dad’.
  • Cousin gender: In Spanish, ‘primo’ is male and ‘prima’ is female. In English, cousin is used for both boys and girls. You do not change the word.

Perguntas frequentes

What is the difference between mum and mother?

Mum is a common, informal word for your mother, often used in everyday conversation. Mother is more formal.

How do I say ‘my parents’ in English?

You say my parents. This means my mum and my dad together.

Is granddad the same as grandfather?

Yes, granddad is a common, informal way to say grandfather. Both words mean your mother’s or father’s father.

What is a cousin?

Your cousin is the child of your aunt ou uncle. It can be a boy or a girl.

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Sobre o autor: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña é diretor da Asociación Educativa Langcom, um centro autorizado de preparação para o Cambridge English em EUA. Com mais de uma década de experiência no ensino de idiomas e em certificações internacionais, ele já ajudou milhares de alunos, professores e instituições de ensino em 25 países a obter as certificações de inglês da Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL e Michigan.

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