Description

An immediate relative is a family member who is closely related by blood or marriage, typically including parents, siblings, and children. This term is often used in legal and immigration contexts to define relationships for various applications and benefits.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'pariente inmediato' is formal and may be used in legal or immigration settings. Common variants that may arise include 'familiar cercano' (colloquial) or 'pariente cercano' (regional), but it is advisable to use the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The application for a visa requires proof of relationship to an immediate relative.

ES: La solicitud de visa requiere prueba de relación con un pariente inmediato.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'immediate relative' with 'distant relative'; misinterpreting the legal implications of the term; mixing up with similar terms like 'familiar cercano' which may not convey the same legal context.