Grandfather in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'grandfather' is 'abuelo', pronounced ah-BWEH-loh (IPA: /aˈbwelo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: abuelos).
Pronunciation: ah-BWEH-loh
| Spanish | abuelo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-BWEH-loh · /aˈbwelo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | abuelos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'abuelo'
- Mi abuelo me enseñó a pescar.
My grandfather taught me how to fish. - El abuelo de María nació en Italia.
María's grandfather was born in Italy. - Mis abuelos llevan cincuenta años casados.
My grandparents have been married for fifty years. - Voy a casa de mi abuelo después de la escuela.
I go to my grandfather's house after school.
How to Use 'abuelo'
The plural 'abuelos' usually means 'grandparents' (both of them), not just grandfathers. 'Abuelito' is the affectionate diminutive.
Regional note: 'Tata' is an affectionate word for grandfather in parts of Latin America (Chile, Central America); 'yayo' in Spain.
Where This Word Fits in the Family
Spanish family words come in matched masculine and feminine pairs — hijo/hija, hermano/hermana, tío/tía, abuelo/abuela — and the masculine plural covers any mixed group, which is why mis padres means "my parents" and mis tíos means "my aunt and uncle". See every family word, the in-law vocabulary and the possessive rules in our guide to family members in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Grandfather' in Spanish is 'abuelo', pronounced ah-BWEH-loh.
It is spelled a-b-u-e-l-o.
'Abuelo' is masculine: you say 'el abuelo'.
The plural of 'abuelo' is 'abuelos'.
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