How to Say "nana" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nana” is “abuelita” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
casual
Examples
Mi abuelita hace los mejores tamales del mundo.
My grandma makes the best tamales in the world.
¡Feliz cumpleaños, abuelita!
Happy birthday, Grandma!
Fui a visitar a mi abuelita el domingo.
I went to visit my granny on Sunday.
The Power of '-ita'
The ending '-ita' is a way to show affection. It doesn't just mean a 'small' grandmother; it shows you have a sweet, close relationship with her.
Not just for family
Mistake: “Thinking you can only use it for your own relative.”
Correction: You can use it as a very polite and sweet way to address any elderly woman, even if you aren't related.
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