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Familia

Family

Beginnernoun

Definition

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

Example

Mi familia es muy unida.

My family is very close.

Etymology

'Familia' comes from the Latin 'familia', which referred to the household of a Roman, including slaves. Over time, the meaning expanded to include kinship ties.

How & Where It’s Used

The term 'familia' is employed in both formal and informal contexts. It is extensively used in both spoken and written Spanish across all regions.

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