Father-in-law in Spanish
Father-in-law in Spanish is suegro (SWEH-groh). It's masculine: el suegro, plural los suegros.
- Spanish
- el suegro
- Say it
- el SWEH-groh
- Gender
- Masculine: el suegro
- Plural
- los suegros
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Questions about suegro
How do you say father-in-law in Spanish?
Father-in-law in Spanish is el suegro.
How do you pronounce suegro?
Say it SWEH-groh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SWEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is suegro masculine or feminine in Spanish?
suegro is masculine, so it takes el: el suegro. The plural is los suegros.
What does suegro mean in English?
In English, el suegro means father-in-law.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.