How to Say "grandfathers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “grandfathers” is “abuelos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis abuelos viven en una casa cerca del mar.
My grandparents live in a house near the sea.
Tengo cuatro abuelos: dos por parte de mi madre y dos por parte de mi padre.
I have four grandparents: two on my mother's side and two on my father's side.
Mis dos abuelos fueron carpinteros.
Both of my grandfathers were carpenters.
The Mixed Gender Rule
In Spanish, if you have a group of people with at least one male, you use the masculine plural form. This is why 'abuelos' can mean 'two grandfathers' OR 'a grandmother and a grandfather'.
Saying 'grandparents' incorrectly
Mistake: “Using 'abuelos y abuelas' to mean your grandparents.”
Correction: Just say 'mis abuelos'. It already includes both your grandfather and your grandmother.
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