abuelita
affectionate
Colombian children and grandchildren usually say abuelita for "grandma". Abuela is the standard form and abue is a very casual short one.
Meaning: informal word for grandmother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| abuelita | affectionate |
| abuela | neutral |
| abue | casual |
Grandchildren often call their grandmother abuelita well into adulthood. Introducing her to someone, you say mi abuela.
When do people say it?
Grandmothers have a big role in many Colombian families and often cook the Sunday meal that the whole family eats together.
Did you know?
- Mijo and mija are short forms of mi hijo and mi hija, and older Colombians use them to talk to young people they care about.
Examples in context
- Abuelita, ¿me haces arepas?Grandma, will you make me arepas?
- Mi abuela vive con nosotros.My grandmother lives with us.
- Abue, te quiero mucho.Grandma, I love you a lot.
Example conversation
Felipe visits his grandmother in Tunja on a Sunday.
- FelipeHola, abuelita. ¿Cómo está?Hi, Grandma. How are you?
- AbuelaMuy bien, mijo. ¿Ya almorzaste?Very well, dear. Have you had lunch?
- FelipeTodavía no, abuelita.Not yet, Grandma.
