bisabuelos
/bisabwelos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "great grandparents" is bisabuelos in Spanish.
bisabuelos is used to refer to great-grandparents.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of the prefix bi-, meaning twice or double and abuelos, meaning grandparents.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is bisabuelo (great-grandfather). The feminine singular form is bisabuela (great-grandmother). The feminine plural form is bisabuelas (great-grandmothers). The masculine plural form bisabuelos is used for a group of only great-grandfathers or for a mixed group of great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers.
How do you pronounce it?
/bisabwelos/
Did you know?
- In historical Spanish legal records, listing one's bisabuelos was essential to prove 'limpieza de sangre' or purity of blood to ensure there were no Jewish or Muslim ancestors.
- While English repeats the word 'great' to add generations, Spanish switches from the prefix bi- to tata- for your great-great-grandparents, making them tatarabuelos.
- Depending on the region, a bisabuelo might be called tata, a term of endearment that can be used for both grandfathers and great-grandfathers.
Examples in context
- Todos mis bisabuelos fallecieron antes de nacer yo.All of my great-grandparents died before I was born.This sentence is useful for talking about the passing of all your bisabuelos.Tatoeba #7584781 by arh, translation #7584621 by CK
- Estos son mis bisabuelos.These are my great grandparents.
- Te presento a mis bisabuelitos.I'd like to introduce you to my great grandparents.
- Mis bisabuelos tienen una gran sabiduría acumulada.My great grandparents have a wealth of accumulated wisdom.
- Me siento afortunado(a) de tener a mis bisabuelos cerca.I feel fortunate to have my great grandparents nearby.
- Mis bisabuelos vivían en un pueblo pequeño.My great grandparents lived in a small town.
- Tengo una foto de mis bisabuelos.I have a photo of my great grandparents.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at old family photos.
- Alejandro¿Quiénes son estos señores?Who are these gentlemen?
- ElenaSon mis bisabuelos.They are my great grandparents.
- AlejandroSe ven muy felices en la imagen.They look very happy in the image.
- ElenaSí, eran personas muy alegres.Yes, they were very cheerful people.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
