hola, nieta
/ˈola ˈnjeta/word by word
The English phrase "hello, granddaughter" is translated into Spanish as hola, nieta.
This phrase is a greeting used specifically when addressing one's granddaughter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word for granddaughter is nieta, whereas the word for grandson is nieto. If you are greeting multiple granddaughters, you use the plural form hola, nietas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈola ˈnjeta/
Did you know?
- The greeting hola likely shares its roots with the Old High German word holā, which was an emphatic command used to hail a ferryman.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is more common to greet a nieta with a single kiss on the cheek rather than just saying hola.
- While nieta refers to a biological granddaughter, it is also frequently used as a term of endearment for any young girl in a family's social circle, regardless of blood relation.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, mi adorada nieta! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hello, my beloved granddaughter! How are you today?
- Buenos días, querida nieta. ¿Dormiste bien?Good morning, dear granddaughter. Did you sleep well?
- ¡Hola, mi nieta preciosa! Te extrañé mucho.Hello, my precious granddaughter! I missed you so much.
Example conversation
Mateo greets his granddaughter Elena at the door.
- MateoHola, nieta, bienvenida a casa.Hello, granddaughter, welcome home.
- Elena¡Hola, abuelo! Te extrañé mucho.Hello, grandfather! I missed you a lot.
- MateoYo también, Elena. Pasa adentro.Me too, Elena. Come inside.
- ElenaGracias, ya quiero contarte todo.Thank you, I want to tell you everything now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hola, nieta) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, nieta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
