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sobrina

soh-BREE-nahsoˈβɾina

“sobrina” means “niece” in Spanish (Daughter of one's brother or sister).

niece

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A tall, smiling adult woman is holding the hand of a much smaller, happy girl, illustrating an aunt/uncle and niece relationship.

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Mi sobrina pequeña viene a pasar el verano con nosotros.

A1

My little niece is coming to spend the summer with us.

¿Cuántos años tiene tu sobrina? Parece muy inteligente.

A1

How old is your niece? She seems very smart.

Le compré un regalo a mi sobrina por su cumpleaños.

A2

I bought a gift for my niece for her birthday.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • querida sobrina – dear niece
  • sobrina favorita – favorite niece

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sobrina" in Spanish:

niece→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sobrina

Question 1 of 1

If your sister has a daughter, what do you call her in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
sobrino(nephew) — Noun
tía(aunt) — Noun
tío(uncle) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *sobrina*, which originally referred to a cousin on the mother's side. Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to describe the daughter of a sibling (niece).

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sobrinhaItalian: nipote

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sobrina' the same as 'prima'?

No. 'Sobrino/sobrina' refers to the child of your brother or sister (nephew/niece). 'Primo/prima' refers to the child of your uncle or aunt (cousin). They are different generations.