nieto
everyday, Mexico
A grandson is a nieto in Mexican Spanish. A granddaughter is nieta, and nietos can mean grandchildren of both sexes. It is also called Nietecito and Bisnieto.
Meaning: son of a son or daughter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| nieto | everyday, Mexico |
| Nietecito | affectionate |
| Bisnieto | great grandson |
Grandparents say mi nieto with pride and sometimes use the affectionate nietecito for a small boy.
Which one should you use?
A great grandson is a bisnieto.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes by gender, so one granddaughter is nieta, two granddaughters are nietas and a mixed group is nietos.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word nieto comes from the Latin nepos, which meant grandson or descendant.
Examples in context
- Mi nieto cumple cinco años.My grandson turns five.
- Mis nietos vienen en vacaciones.My grandchildren come on vacation.
- Ya tengo un bisnieto.I already have a great grandson.
Example conversation
Grandmother Elvira shows a photo to her neighbor Rosa in Toluca.
- ElviraMira, este es mi nieto Daniel.Look, this is my grandson Daniel.
- RosaQué grande está. ¿Cuántos años tiene?How big he is. How old is he?
- ElviraYa tiene ocho, y es muy travieso.He is eight now, and very mischievous.
