🇪🇸 Catalan phrases

How to Say "Family" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
família
"Family" in Catalan · say it like fah-mee-lee-ah

The most natural way to say "Family" in Catalan is família. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

família nuclear
used to refer specifically to the immediate family
família extensa
used to refer to the extended family, including relatives

When to use it

You can use 'família' when talking about your relatives or household. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to immediate family or extended family depending on the context.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
La meva família és molt unida.My family is very close.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'família' with 'familia' in Spanish, but the pronunciation is different.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear família, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Catalan with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'família' and 'família nuclear'?

'Família' refers to family in general, while 'família nuclear' specifically means the immediate family.

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