familiar

adjective fah-mee-LYAHR Less Common

Also means

family (adj.)

Usage Note

Familiar can mean 'familiar/well-known' (me resulta familiar = 'it seems familiar to me') and also 'relating to the family' (ambiente familiar = 'family atmosphere'). As a noun, un familiar means 'a relative.' The double sense makes context important, especially since 'family' as a noun is familia, not familiar.

Examples

"Esta canción me resulta familiar."

Natural Translation

This song seems familiar to me.

Literal Translation

This song results familiar to me.

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