nieta
“nieta” means “granddaughter” in Spanish (female grandchild).
granddaughter
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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.
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Words that translate to "nieta" in Spanish:
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If you are referring to a group of three girls who are your grandparents' grandchildren, which word would you use?
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Comes from the Latin word *nepos*, which originally meant both 'grandson' and 'nephew.' Spanish developed the distinct feminine form 'nieta' to refer exclusively to the female grandchild.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
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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'.