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

sobrina

soh-BREE-nah

nounfA1

niece?Daughter of one's brother or sister

📝 In Action

Mi sobrina pequeña viene a pasar el verano con nosotros.

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

¿Cuántos años tiene tu sobrina? Parece muy inteligente.

How old is your niece? She seems very smart.

Le compré un regalo a mi sobrina por su cumpleaños.

I bought a gift for my niece for her birthday.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

querida sobrina – dear niece
sobrina favorita – favorite niece

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Match

Since 'sobrina' is a feminine word (ending in -a), any descriptive words (adjectives) you use with it must also be feminine: 'Mi sobrina es alta' (My niece is tall).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Niece and Nephew

Mistake: "Using 'sobrina' when referring to a boy."

Correction: Remember the 'a' ending is for the female niece ('sobrina'), and the 'o' ending is for the male nephew ('sobrino').

⭐ Usage Tips

The Pair

In Spanish, family relationship words often come in pairs. 'Sobrino' and 'sobrina' are the son and daughter of your sibling, just as 'tío' and 'tía' are your brother and sister's parents.

✏️ 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

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.