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Mi abuela dice que soy su nieta favorita.
A1My grandmother says I am her favorite granddaughter.
¿Cuántas nietas tienen sus padres?
A1How many granddaughters do your parents have?
La nieta de Don Ricardo se graduó de la universidad.
A2Don Ricardo's granddaughter graduated from university.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Since 'nieta' refers to a female, it is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles like 'la' or 'una'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "El nieta"
Correction: La nieta. Remember to match the article ('la') to the feminine noun ('nieta').
⭐ Usage Tips
The Grandchildren Pair
The word 'nieta' refers specifically to the girl. If you are talking about a boy, use 'nieto'. If you are talking about a group of mixed-gender grandchildren, use the masculine plural 'los nietos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nieta
Question 1 of 2
If you are referring to a group of three girls who are your grandparents' grandchildren, which word would you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'our granddaughter'?
You would use 'nuestra nieta.' Remember to match the feminine possessive adjective 'nuestra' (our) with the feminine noun 'nieta'.
Can 'nieta' ever refer to a nephew or niece?
No. Unlike some related Latin languages (like Italian), Spanish uses completely separate words for nieces/nephews ('sobrina'/'sobrino') and grandchildren ('nieta'/'nieto'). 'Nieta' is strictly 'granddaughter'.