Self, Family and Friends
Want to describe what someone looks like in Spanish? Start with the basics: claros (light) and oscuros (dark) for colouring, plus de estatura media (medium height). Hair can be liso (straight), ondulado (wavy), or de punta (spiky) - and don't forget calvo (bald) for those who've lost theirs!
Family relationships go beyond the basics. You'll need sobrino/a (nephew/niece), yerno (son-in-law), and nuera (daughter-in-law). Half-siblings are medio hermano/a whilst step-siblings are hermanastro/a.
Personality traits are crucial for detailed descriptions. Mix positive ones like deportivo/a (sporty), educado/a (polite), and valiente (brave) with challenging ones such as egoísta (selfish) or hablador/a (talkative). Remember that estúpido actually means stubborn, not stupid!
Top tip: Use "aunque sea" (although) to add complexity to your descriptions - examiners love it when you show contrasting ideas!
Key relationship phrases include me llevo bien (I get on well), me hace reír (makes me laugh), and tenemos mucho en común (we have a lot in common). For future plans, try cuando sea mayor (when I'm older) or si mis sueños se hacen realidad (if my dreams come true).
