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"Grandfather" in Spanish: abuelo
el abuelo
Grandfather in Spanish is el abuelo. It is masculine. Say mi abuelo for my grandpa. Abuelito is a soft nickname.
Weekend visit
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How to pronounce abuelo
Say it
ah-BWEH-loh
/aˈβwelo/
ah-BWEH-loh. Stress bweh. The b is soft between vowels.
"Grandfather" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el abuelo | grandfather Default word. | Default word. |
| mi abuelo | my grandfather Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| abuelito | grandpa (affectionate) Warm diminutive used a lot with kids. | Warm diminutive used a lot with kids. |
| los abuelos | grandparents Both grandparents together. | Both grandparents together. |
How to use abuelo in real life
- 1Weekend visit
Voy a casa de mi abuelo.
I'm going to my grandfather's house.
Casa de mi abuelo is very common.
- 2Hobby talk
Mi abuelo juega dominó.
My grandfather plays dominoes.
Mi abuelo often appears in stories about hobbies.
- 3Phone call
¿Cómo está tu abuelo?
How is your grandfather?
Tu abuelo fits polite everyday chat.
Mistakes English speakers make with abuelo
Incorrect: La abuelo cocina hoy.
Correct: El abuelo cocina hoy.
Abuelo is masculine. Use el abuelo, mi abuelo.
Incorrect: Mis abuelo viven lejos.
Correct: Mis abuelos viven lejos.
Plural needs -s: abuelos.
Good to know
Abuelito is a loving diminutive used widely in Latin America. Stories about el abuelo often involve games, gardens, or old family recipes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a Sunday visit
ChatPal
¿Vamos a visitar a tu abuelo?
Shall we go visit your grandfather?
You
Sí. Mi abuelo espera el almuerzo.
Yes. My grandfather is expecting lunch.
ChatPal
Llevo el pan entonces.
I'll bring the bread then.
You
Gracias. A mi abuelo le encanta el pan fresco.
Thanks. My grandfather loves fresh bread.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandfather" in Spanish
Is abuelo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el abuelo. Grandmother is la abuela.
What is abuelito?
An affectionate diminutive of abuelo, like "grandpa."
How do I say grandparents?
Los abuelos.
How do I pronounce abuelo?
ah-BWEH-loh with stress on bweh.
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