sobrino
standard
A nephew in Mexican Spanish is a sobrino. The same word in the plural, sobrinos, can mean nephews or nephews and nieces together. It is also called sobrinito.
Meaning: son of a sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| sobrino | standard |
| sobrinito | affectionate |
The female form is sobrina. Say mi sobrino for your nephew and mis sobrinos for your nieces and nephews.
How does it change in a sentence?
Spanish uses the masculine plural for a mixed group, so tengo tres sobrinos can include girls.
When do people say it?
Mexicans love diminutives, so an affectionate sobrinito is common, and aunts and uncles are called tía and tío.
Did you know?
- In Mexico the aunts and uncles often play a second parental role, so sobrino carries a lot of closeness.
Examples in context
- Mi sobrino juega futbol.My nephew plays soccer.
- Tengo tres sobrinos.I have three nieces and nephews.
- Mi tía quiere mucho a su sobrinito.My aunt loves her little nephew very much.
Example conversation
Tía Marcela talks about her nephew with her friend Olga in Toluca.
- OlgaMarcela, ¿cómo está tu sobrino?Marcela, how is your nephew?
- Tía MarcelaMuy bien, ya entró a la universidad.Very well, he started university.
- OlgaQué orgullo.What pride.
