sobrina
standard
The word for niece in Puerto Rico is sobrina. Nothing special changes on the island, and everyone uses this form. It is also called Mi sobrina and Sobrinos.
Meaning: daughter of a sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| sobrina | standard |
| Mi sobrina | possessive |
| Sobrinos | plural, mixed group |
Say mi sobrina to talk about your niece. A nephew is sobrino.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural sobrinos covers nieces and nephews together. Sobrinas is used only for a group of girls.
When do people say it?
Aunts and uncles are very close to their nieces and nephews in Puerto Rican families and often act as godparents (padrinos).
Did you know?
- Puerto Rican kids call an aunt titi and an uncle tío, and this is a very warm family term.
Examples in context
- Mi sobrina cumple cinco años mañana.My niece turns five tomorrow.
- Voy a cuidar a mi sobrina el sábado.I am going to babysit my niece on Saturday.
- Tengo dos sobrinas y un sobrino.I have two nieces and one nephew.
Example conversation
Aunt Marta calls her niece Valeria on her birthday.
- MartaFeliz cumpleaños, Valeria. Mi sobrina preciosa.Happy birthday, Valeria. My beautiful niece.
- ValeriaGracias, titi.Thank you, auntie.
- MartaMañana te llevo tu regalo.Tomorrow I will bring you your gift.
