Grandmother in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'grandmother' is 'abuela', pronounced ah-BWEH-lah (IPA: /aˈbwela/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: abuelas).
Pronunciation: ah-BWEH-lah
| Spanish | abuela |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-BWEH-lah · /aˈbwela/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | abuelas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'abuela'
- Mi abuela hace las mejores galletas.
My grandmother makes the best cookies. - Visito a mi abuela todos los domingos.
I visit my grandmother every Sunday. - Su abuela tiene ochenta años.
His grandmother is eighty years old. - La abuela de Luis cuenta historias muy divertidas.
Luis's grandmother tells very funny stories.
How to Use 'abuela'
The diminutive 'abuelita' is extremely common and affectionate, especially in Latin America. Remember the personal 'a' when she is the object: 'visito a mi abuela'.
Regional note: 'Abuelita' is the default affectionate form in Mexico and the Andes; in Spain, plain 'abuela' or 'yaya' is common.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Grandmother' in Spanish is 'abuela', pronounced ah-BWEH-lah.
It is spelled a-b-u-e-l-a.
'Abuela' is feminine: you say 'la abuela'.
The plural of 'abuela' is 'abuelas'.
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