Nani
/nani/from spelling rules
Nani is a Spanish nickname or term of endearment for a grandmother.
Nani is used as an affectionate way to refer to a grandmother.
How do you pronounce it?
/nani/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a wide variety of these 'baby-talk' grandmother terms, such as lita or nana, which often overlap with the words for 'nanny' or 'caregiver' in other Romance languages.
- The term is often part of a pattern of 'reduplication' or simple syllables used in Spanish to make words sound sweeter to children.
- Using nani can signal a much higher level of emotional intimacy than using the more standard 'abuela'.
Examples in context
- Nani me dio un dulce.Nani gave me a candy.
- Te quiero mucho, Nani.I love you very much, Nani.
- ¿Viene Nani a visitarnos?Is Nani coming to visit us?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking in the living room.
- MateoLucía, ¿has visto a Nani?Lucía, have you seen Nani?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, ella está en la cocina.Yes, Mateo, she is in the kitchen.
- MateoVoy a darle un abrazo a Nani.I am going to give Nani a hug.
- LucíaElla estará muy feliz de verte.She will be very happy to see you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
