pariente
nounBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “pariente” mean in English?
relative
Example sentences
Tengo muchos parientes en México.
I have many relatives in Mexico.
Mis padres viven en Londres.
My parents live in London.
How to use it
Pariente means 'relative' or 'family member', NOT 'parent'. The Spanish words for mother and father are 'madre' and 'padre'; 'padres' means 'parents'. This false friend causes real family confusion.
Common mistake
'Mis parientes' means my relatives, not my parents. Use 'mis padres' for parents.