What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
familia
Example
La familia es muy importante para mí. [familia: noun]
Example
Nuestro grupo de amigos es como una familia para nosotros. [familia: noun]
Example
Mi familia vive en una casa grande en las afueras de la ciudad. [familia: noun]
family
Example
My family is planning a vacation to Hawaii. [family: noun]
Example
We're having a family reunion next month. [family: noun]
Example
She comes from a large family with six siblings. [family: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Family is more commonly used than familia in everyday language, especially in English-speaking cultures. Family is a widely recognized concept and is used in various contexts, while familia is more specific to Spanish-speaking cultures.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between familia and family?
Both familia and family can be used in formal and informal contexts, but family is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
