How to Say "grandson" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “grandson” is “nieto” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuelo me dio un regalo. Soy su nieto favorito.
My grandfather gave me a gift. I am his favorite grandson.
Mis padres tienen tres nietos y una nieta.
My parents have three grandsons and one granddaughter.
Los nietos de Don Ricardo siempre visitan la casa en verano.
Don Ricardo's grandchildren always visit the house in the summer.
Gender Pairing
In Spanish, family words often change based on gender. 'Nieto' is the male form (grandson), and 'nieta' is the female form (granddaughter).
The Plural 'Nietos'
When you use the plural 'nietos,' it usually means 'grandchildren' in general, even if the group includes girls ('nietas').
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “Using 'nieto' to refer to a girl.”
Correction: Always use 'nieta' for a girl and 'nieto' for a boy. The word ending tells you the gender.
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