How to Say "niece" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “niece” is “sobrina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi sobrina pequeña viene a pasar el verano con nosotros.
My little niece is coming to spend the summer with us.
¿Cuántos años tiene tu sobrina? Parece muy inteligente.
How old is your niece? She seems very smart.
Le compré un regalo a mi sobrina por su cumpleaños.
I bought a gift for my niece for her birthday.
Gender Match
Since 'sobrina' is a feminine word (ending in -a), any descriptive words (adjectives) you use with it must also be feminine: 'Mi sobrina es alta' (My niece is tall).
Confusing Niece and Nephew
Mistake: “Using 'sobrina' when referring to a boy.”
Correction: Remember the 'a' ending is for the female niece ('sobrina'), and the 'o' ending is for the male nephew ('sobrino').
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