sobrino

soh-BREE-nohsoˈβɾino

“sobrino” means “nephew” in Spanish (son of one's brother or sister).

nephew

Also: sister's son

NounmA1

Mexico/Central America

A cheerful young boy, representing the nephew, is holding hands and smiling at an adult relative, representing the aunt or uncle.

📝 In Action

Mi sobrino tiene cinco años y le encanta jugar fútbol.

My nephew is five years old and loves playing soccer.

¿Vas a visitar a tu sobrino este fin de semana?

Are you going to visit your nephew this weekend?

Siempre le compro un regalo a mi sobrino para su cumpleaños.

I always buy a gift for my nephew for his birthday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

pariente (relative)

Antonyms

tío (uncle)

Common Collocations

sobrino político – nephew-in-law (husband of one's niece)
sobrino nieto – great-nephew

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sobrino" in Spanish:

nephew→sister's son→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sobrino

Question 1 of 2

If your brother has a son, he is your:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

sobrina(niece) — Noun

tío(uncle) — Noun

tía(aunt) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

destino camino vecino

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *sobrīnus*, which originally meant 'cousin on the mother's side' but evolved in Spanish to specifically mean the child of one's brother or sister (nephew).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sobrinhoCatalan: sobrí

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'great-nephew'?

You can use the phrase 'sobrino nieto'. This literally means 'nephew grandchild'.

Does 'sobrino' ever refer to a niece?

No. 'Sobrino' is strictly masculine (nephew). You must use 'sobrina' for a niece.