abuelita

ah-bweh-LEE-tah

grandma?affectionate family term

Also:granny?informal/sweet,nana?casual

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Mi abuelita hace los mejores tamales del mundo.

My grandma makes the best tamales in the world.

¡Feliz cumpleaños, abuelita!

Happy birthday, Grandma!

Fui a visitar a mi abuelita el domingo.

I went to visit my granny on Sunday.

The ending '-ita' is a way to show affection. It doesn't just mean a 'small' grandmother; it shows you have a sweet, close relationship with her.

Mistake: "Thinking you can only use it for your own relative."

Correction: You can use it as a very polite and sweet way to address any elderly woman, even if you aren't related.

Even adults use 'abuelita' instead of 'abuela' because it sounds much warmer and less formal in a family setting.

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What is the main difference between 'abuela' and 'abuelita'?

abuelito(grandpa) - noun

bisabuela(great-grandmother) - noun

Can I use 'abuelita' for an elderly woman I don't know?

Yes! In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is considered a very sweet and respectful way to address or refer to an older lady.

Is 'abuelita' used by adults or just children?

People of all ages use it. It's about the relationship and affection, not the age of the speaker.