abuela
neutral
Grandma in Guatemala is abuela, and the affectionate form is abuelita. Grandchildren use both to address her.
Meaning: grandmother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| abuela | neutral |
| abuelita | affectionate |
Use abuela when talking about her and abuelita for a warm, close tone. A grandfather is an abuelo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Families often add the name, as in abuelita Rosa. There is no special Guatemalan word that replaces abuela.
Did you know?
- The ending -ita turns abuela into a tender word, similar to "granny" in English.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela cocina muy rico.My grandma cooks very well.
- Voy a visitar a mi abuelita.I am going to visit my granny.
- Abuelita, ¿me contás un cuento?Granny, will you tell me a story?
Example conversation
Little Mateo visits his grandmother Doña Carmen in Chimaltenango.
- MateoAbuelita, ¿qué estás cocinando?Granny, what are you cooking?
- Doña CarmenTamales, mi cielo.Tamales, my dear.
- Mateo¡Qué rico!How tasty!
