familyadvancedmexico
Tener más familia que un árbol genealógico
/te-NER mas fa-MI-lia ke oon AR-bol heh-ney-a-LO-hee-ko/
To have more family than a family tree
Literal translation
To have more family than a genealogical tree
When to use it
A humorous exaggeration for someone with an extremely large extended family, often used in close-knit communities.
In conversation
Mi vecino tiene más familia que un árbol genealógico, todos viven en el mismo pueblo.
“My neighbor has more family than a family tree—everyone lives in the same town.”