nieto
grandson
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈnje.to/
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Cultural Note
Having grandchildren is a source of great pride in Hispanic families. The plural 'nietos' refers to grandchildren of any gender. In many Spanish-speaking countries, grandparents and grandchildren have especially close bonds due to multigenerational households.
📝 Example Sentences
Su primer nieto nació el mes pasado.
Their first grandson was born last month.
Tiene cinco nietos que la visitan cada fin de semana.
She has five grandchildren who visit her every weekend.