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"Grandmother" in Spanish: abuela
la abuela
Grandmother in Spanish is la abuela. It is feminine. Say mi abuela for my grandma. Abuelita is a soft nickname.
Weekend visit
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How to pronounce abuela
Say it
ah-BWEH-lah
/aˈβwela/
ah-BWEH-lah. Stress bweh. The b is soft between vowels.
"Grandmother" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la abuela | grandmother Default word. | Default word. |
| mi abuela | my grandmother Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| abuelita | grandma (affectionate) Warm diminutive used a lot with kids. | Warm diminutive used a lot with kids. |
| los abuelos | grandparents Grandmother and grandfather together. | Grandmother and grandfather together. |
How to use abuela in real life
- 1Weekend visit
Voy a casa de mi abuela.
I'm going to my grandmother's house.
Casa de mi abuela is very common.
- 2Food talk
Mi abuela hace un caldo rico.
My grandmother makes a tasty broth.
Mi abuela often appears in food stories.
- 3Phone call
¿Cómo está tu abuela?
How is your grandmother?
Tu abuela fits polite everyday chat.
Mistakes English speakers make with abuela
Incorrect: El abuela cocina hoy.
Correct: La abuela cocina hoy.
Abuela is feminine. Use la abuela, mi abuela.
Incorrect: Mis abuela viven lejos.
Correct: Mis abuelas viven lejos. / Mis abuelos viven lejos.
Plural: abuelas for grandmothers, abuelos for grandparents.
Good to know
Abuelita is a loving diminutive used widely in Latin America. Many families reserve Sunday lunch for time with la abuela.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Bringing food to a relative
ChatPal
¿Vamos a visitar a tu abuela?
Shall we go visit your grandmother?
You
Sí. Mi abuela espera el almuerzo.
Yes. My grandmother is expecting lunch.
ChatPal
Llevo el pan entonces.
I'll bring the bread then.
You
Gracias. A mi abuela le encanta el pan fresco.
Thanks. My grandmother loves fresh bread.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandmother" in Spanish
Is abuela masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la abuela. Grandfather is el abuelo.
What is abuelita?
An affectionate diminutive of abuela, like "grandma."
How do I say grandparents?
Los abuelos.
How do I pronounce abuela?
ah-BWEH-lah with stress on bweh.
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