Meaning
relative
- relative; family member
In a sentence
Mia zia è una parente molto simpatica.
My aunt is a very nice relative.
Hai qualche parente che vive a Roma?
Do you have any relatives living in Rome?
Non ho visto i miei parenti ieri sera.
I didn't see my relatives last night.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| parente | masculine · singular |
| parenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Parente is a general term for family relation; use fratello, cugino, zio, etc. when the exact relationship matters.
- Often used in the plural, parenti, for extended family: I miei parenti means my relatives, not my parents.
- For sibling, parente is uncommon in modern everyday Italian; use fratello or sorella instead.