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

sobrino

soh-BREE-noh

nounmA1
nephew?son of one's brother or sister
Also:sister's son?formal definition

📝 In Action

Mi sobrino tiene cinco años y le encanta jugar fútbol.

A1

My nephew is five years old and loves playing soccer.

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

A2

Are you going to visit your nephew this weekend?

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

A1

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

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • tío (uncle)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Match

Since 'sobrino' ends in '-o', it is masculine. You must use the masculine article ('el' or 'un') and masculine possessives ('mi', 'tu') when talking about him.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "Mi sobrino es muy alta."

Correction: Mi sobrino es muy alto. (The description word 'alto' must match the masculine noun 'sobrino'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The Feminine Form

To talk about a female niece (the daughter of your sibling), simply change the final 'o' to an 'a': 'sobrina'. This is a very common pattern in Spanish.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sobrino

Question 1 of 2

If your brother has a son, he is your:

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Word Family

sobrina(niece) - noun
tío(uncle) - noun
tía(aunt) - noun

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.