abuela
neutral
A grandmother is abuela in Colombian Spanish, and abuelita is the warm, diminutive form used by family.
Meaning: mother of a parent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| abuela | neutral |
| abuelita | affectionate |
Use abuela when you speak about her to others, for example in a form or a story. Use abuelita when you talk to her or speak tenderly about her.
How does it change in a sentence?
Abuela is feminine and the grandfather is abuelo. Together they are los abuelos.
Did you know?
- Many Colombian households have three generations under one roof, so grandmothers often help raise the children.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela nació en Boyacá.My grandmother was born in Boyacá.
- La abuela de Pablo cocina muy bien.Pablo's grandmother cooks very well.
- Voy a visitar a mi abuelita.I am going to visit my grandmother.
Example conversation
Teacher Marta asks a student named Pablo about his family in Bogotá.
- MartaPablo, ¿quién vive en tu casa?Pablo, who lives in your house?
- PabloMis papás y mi abuela.My parents and my grandmother.
- MartaQué bueno que vivas con tu abuela.How nice that you live with your grandmother.
