bisnietos
/bisnjetos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'great grandchildren' is translated into Spanish as bisnietos.
The term is used to describe the children of one's grandchildren.
Which one should you use?
The form bisnietos is used when referring to a group of only males or a mixed-gender group. If you are referring to a group consisting only of females, use bisnietas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular feminine form bisnieta refers to a single great-granddaughter. For a group of multiple great-granddaughters, use the feminine plural form bisnietas. For a group of only males or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural form bisnietos.
How do you pronounce it?
/bisnjetos/
Did you know?
- While English adds the word 'great' for each generation, Spanish continues this pattern with tataranietos for great-great-grandchildren and choznos for even further descendants.
- The prefix bis- in bisnietos comes from Latin and means 'twice', implying the child is a grandchild for the second time.
- The word bisnieto shares its root with the English word 'bisect', as both rely on the Latin prefix for 'two'.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela tiene cuatro bisnietos.My grandmother has four great grandchildren.
- Tengo tres bisnietos.I have three great grandchildren.
- Los bisnietos son muy divertidos.Great grandchildren are very fun.
- ¿Cuántos bisnietos tienes en total?How many great grandchildren do you have in total?
Example conversation
Two elderly friends are talking about their families at a park.
- MateoElena, ¿ya conociste a tus bisnietos?Elena, have you met your great grandchildren yet?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, son preciosos.Yes, Mateo, they are beautiful.
- MateoQué suerte, yo tengo cinco bisnietos.How lucky, I have five great grandchildren.
- Elena¡Qué familia tan grande tienes!What a big family you have!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
