parentesco
/pa.ɾenˈtes.ko/
kinship
El parentesco entre ellos es muy cercano.
Their kinship is very close.
formal
A relationship by blood, marriage, or adoption; kinship.
El parentesco legal puede afectar la herencia.
Legal kinship can affect inheritance.
In Spanish, 'parentesco' refers to both familial relationships and legal ties.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal Context
'Parentesco' is crucial in legal documents like wills and inheritance laws.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Use 'parentesco' in formal or legal contexts; for casual speech, 'familia' is more common.
Word Origin
From Latin 'parentem' (parent) + '-scum' (suffix indicating relationship).
Usage Notes
'Parentesco' is often used in legal and genealogical contexts to describe familial ties.
Word Breakdown
parente
parent
root-sco
relationship
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