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"Granddaughter" in Spanish: nieta
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Granddaughter in Spanish is la nieta (NYEH-tah). It is feminine: mi nieta, una nieta. The plural is las nietas.
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How to pronounce nieta
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NYEH-tah
/ˈnje.ta/
NYEH-tah for nieta. Stress NYEH.
"Granddaughter" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nieta | the granddaughter Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| mi nieta | my granddaughter A grandparent talking about her. | A grandparent talking about her. |
| una nieta | a granddaughter Introducing the relationship. | Introducing the relationship. |
| las nietas | the granddaughters Plural for girls only. | Plural for girls only. |
How to use nieta in real life
- 1Art class
Mi nieta pinta muy bien.
My granddaughter paints very well.
Mi nieta with a compliment.
- 2Birthday
Hoy es el cumpleaños de mi nieta.
Today is my granddaughter’s birthday.
Mi nieta as the birthday girl.
- 3Visit
Viene mi nieta el viernes.
My granddaughter is coming on Friday.
Mi nieta with a visit plan.
Mistakes English speakers make with nieta
Incorrect: El nieta es lista.
Correct: La nieta es lista.
Nieta is feminine. Use la or mi.
Incorrect: Él es mi nieta.
Correct: Él es mi nieto.
Use nieto for a grandson. Nieta is for a granddaughter.
Good to know
Good to knowNieta is a child’s daughter. When grandchildren are mixed, people often say nietos. Keep nieta for one girl or an all-girl group.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking up after dance class
ChatPal
¿Ya salió tu nieta?
Has your granddaughter come out yet?
You
Casi. Mi nieta se cambia ahora.
Almost. My granddaughter is changing now.
ChatPal
Espero aquí contigo.
I’ll wait here with you.
You
Gracias. Ya viene.
Thanks. She’s coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Granddaughter" in Spanish
Is nieta feminine?
Yes: la nieta, mi nieta, las nietas.
What is the masculine form?
El nieto for grandson.
What about mixed groups?
People often say nietos for mixed grandchildren.
How do you pronounce nieta?
NYEH-tah. Stress NYEH.
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