What does "familiar" mean in English?

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familiar

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familiar

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Alternative translations of "familiar"

relative
family
household
acquainted

Examples of how to use "familiar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenemos un negocio familiar.
English
We have a family business.
Spanish
El ambiente aquí me resulta familiar.
English
The environment here feels familiar to me.
Spanish
Esa cara me parece muy familiar.
English
That face seems very familiar to me.
Spanish
Busco un lugar familiar y tranquilo.
English
I'm looking for a familiar and peaceful place.
Spanish
Su voz me sonó familiar ayer.
English
His voice sounded familiar to me yesterday.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "familiar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Tenemos un negocio familiar.

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