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"Granddaughter" in Portuguese: neta
a neta
Granddaughter in Portuguese is a neta. Plural netas is for granddaughters. Grandparents often say minha neta with clear pride.
School talk
Minha neta ganhou um prêmio na feira de ciências.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce neta
Say it
NEH-tah
/ˈne.ta/
NEH-tah. Stress on NEH.
"Granddaughter" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a neta | granddaughter Default. | Default. |
| as netas | granddaughters Plural. | Plural. |
| minha neta | my granddaughter Possessive. | Possessive. |
| neta mais nova | youngest granddaughter Family ranking. | Family ranking. |
| bisneta | great-granddaughter One generation further. | One generation further. |
How to use neta in real life
- 1School talk
Minha neta ganhou um prêmio na feira de ciências.
My granddaughter won a prize at the science fair.
Minha neta.
- 2Phone call
A neta ligou só para dizer boa noite.
Granddaughter called just to say good night.
Warm everyday call.
- 3Birthday
Vamos assar um bolo para a neta no sábado.
We're baking a cake for our granddaughter on Saturday.
Celebration plan.
Mistakes English speakers make with neta
Incorrect: O neta.
Correct: A neta.
Neta is feminine; neto is grandson.
Incorrect: Minha granddaughter chegou.
Correct: Minha neta chegou.
Use neta, not English.
Good to know
Neta is a high-affection word in Brazilian families. Photos, school updates, and Sunday lunch plans often revolve around a neta or netas. Bisneta continues the line one step further.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a birthday gift
ChatPal
Sua neta prefere livro ou jogo?
Does your granddaughter prefer a book or a game?
You
Livro. A neta lê toda noite.
A book. My granddaughter reads every night.
ChatPal
Que linda. A neta tem quantos anos?
How lovely. How old is your granddaughter?
You
Dez. A neta faz onze no mês que vem.
Ten. My granddaughter turns eleven next month.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Granddaughter" in Portuguese
Neta vs neto?
Neta is granddaughter; neto is grandson.
How do I say my granddaughter?
Minha neta.
Plural?
Netas.
Great-granddaughter?
Bisneta.
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