abuela
everyday
The word for grandmother in Argentina is abuela. In casual family talk people say abu, and families with Italian roots often say nona.
Meaning: mother of a parent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| abuela | everyday |
| abu | affectionate |
| nona | Italian family |
To tell people about her, use mi abuela materna for the mother's mother and mi abuela paterna for the father's mother.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is feminine. Use la abuela in a sentence about her, and abuelas for more than one.
When do people say it?
Many Argentine grandmothers care for grandchildren while parents work, so the bond is strong. Grandmother's cooking is a common topic.
Did you know?
- The Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo are an Argentine human rights group of grandmothers founded in 1977.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela materna nació en Italia.My maternal grandmother was born in Italy.
- Voy a casa de mi abuela el domingo.I am going to my grandmother's house on Sunday.
Example conversation
Ailén tells her classmate Joel about her grandmother during break at school in Rosario.
- Joel¿Con quién vivís?Who do you live with?
- AilénCon mis papás y mi abuela.With my parents and my grandmother.
- JoelQué lindo.How nice.
