How to Say “Grandson” in Puerto Rican Spanish

By Lynette Amy • Updated October 16, 2026

nieto

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A grandson in Puerto Rico is a nieto, and a granddaughter is a nieta.

Grandparents often use mi nieto with pride, and the plural nietos covers grandchildren of both sexes.

Meaning: son of a child (noun)

Which one should you use?

There is no special Puerto Rican word for a grandson. Grandparents sometimes use nene or a nickname when speaking to him.

Did you know?

Nieto comes from the Latin word for grandson, nepos.

Examples in context

Mi nieto cumple cinco años.
My grandson turns five.
Tengo tres nietos.
I have three grandchildren.

Example conversation

Don Felipe talks with his friend Ramón about his grandson Mateo at the plaza.

Felipe

Ramón, mi nieto Mateo empezó la escuela.
Ramón, my grandson Mateo started school.
Ramón

¿Ya? Qué rápido crecen.
Already? They grow up so fast.
Felipe

Sí, es el orgullo del abuelo.
Yes, he is his grandfather's pride.

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Lynette Amy

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