nietos
/njetos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'grandchildren' is translated into Spanish as nietos.
The term is used to refer to the children of a person's own children.
Which one should you use?
While nietos is the standard term for grandchildren, it can also mean 'grandsons' if the context refers strictly to a group of males.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form nietos is the masculine plural used for a mixed-gender group of grandchildren. To refer to a single granddaughter, use the singular feminine form nieta and to refer to a group of only granddaughters, use the plural feminine form nietas.
How do you pronounce it?
/njetos/
Did you know?
- The word nieto is the root of the word niñez, which means 'childhood'.
- While nietos refers to grandchildren, the term biznietos is used for great-grandchildren, and tataranietos for great-great-grandchildren.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, an older person might affectionately call their grandchildren mis niños even if they are grown adults.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde están tus nietos?Where are your grandchildren?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's nietos.Tatoeba #1657205 by cueyayotl, translation #1657201 by CK
- ¿Cuántos nietos tiene él?How many grandchildren does he have?This sentence is useful for asking how many nietos a person has.Tatoeba #6061392 by arkan, translation #8953507 by Nylez
- Mis padres quieren nietos.My parents want grandchildren.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for nietos.Tatoeba #4407456 by hayastan, translation #2722023 by Hybrid
- Mis nietos son muy traviesos.My grandchildren are very mischievous.
- Los nietos de la reina son muy educados.The queen's grandchildren are very well-behaved.
- Mis nietecitos siempre me hacen reír.My little grandchildren always make me laugh.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about family during a coffee break.
- Sofía¿Cómo están tus nietos, Daniel?How are your grandchildren, Daniel?
- DanielEstán muy bien, gracias por preguntar.They are very well, thanks for asking.
- SofíaQué bueno, me alegro mucho por ti.That's good, I am very happy for you.
- DanielSí, Sofía, son una alegría.Yes, Sofia, they are a joy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
