familiar lejano
distant family
The Spanish term 'familiar lejano' translates to 'distant family' in English. This phrase is usually used to refer to family members who are not part of the immediate family, but still have a blood or legal connection. For instance, it can include relatives like cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews among others. In some cases, the degree of closeness or distance could be subjective, depending on familial and cultural interpretations.
Example sentences using: familiar lejano
Mi familiar lejano vino a la reunión familiar.
My distant relative came to the family reunion.
In this sentence, 'familiar lejano' refers to a relative who is not very close in kinship, emphasizing the connection during the family reunion.
No conozco bien a ese familiar lejano, pero sé que vive en otra ciudad.
I don't know that distant relative well, but I know they live in another city.
Here, 'familiar lejano' suggests someone from the family tree who is not closely related, highlighting the distance in both relationship and location.
Durante las vacaciones, siempre trato de visitar a mi familiar lejano.
During the holidays, I always try to visit my distant relative.
In this example, 'familiar lejano' underscores the effort made to maintain familial connections, even with those relatives who are not immediately accessible.