bisabuelo

bee-sah-bweh-loh/bisaˈβwelo/

“bisabuelo” means “great-grandfather” in Spanish (The father of one's grandfather or grandmother).

great-grandfather

Also: great-grandparents

General

Mi bisabuelo nació en 1910.

My great-grandfather was born in 1910.

Tengo una foto antigua de mi bisabuelo en su granja.

I have an old photo of my great-grandfather on his farm.

Mis bisabuelos vinieron de Italia hace muchos años.

My great-grandparents came from Italy many years ago.

Words that translate to "bisabuelo" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼

bisabuela(great-grandmother) — Noun

tatarabuelo(great-great-grandfather) — Noun

bisnieto(great-grandson) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin prefix 'bis-' (meaning twice) combined with 'abuelo' (from Latin 'avus'). It literally translates to 'twice grandfather.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: bisavôFrench: bisaïeul

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How do I say 'great-great-grandfather'?

You add 'tatara-' to the front to get 'tatarabuelo'.

Is 'bisabuelo' formal?

It is the standard, neutral term. For a more informal or affectionate term, you can use 'bisa' or 'bisabuelito'.

Is the 's' in 'bisabuelo' pronounced like a 'z'?

No, in Spanish the 's' is always soft, like the 's' in 'sun,' never like the 'z' in 'zebra.'