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"Grandparents" in Spanish: abuelos
los abuelos
Grandparents are los abuelos. One grandfather is el abuelo; one grandmother is la abuela. Los abuelos can mean both together.
Weekend plans
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How to pronounce abuelos
Say it
ah-BWEH-lohs
/aˈβwe.los/
ah-BWEH-lohs. Stress on BWEH. Singular: abuelo ends loh; abuela ends lah.
"Grandparents" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| los abuelos | the grandparents Plural pair. | Plural pair. |
| el abuelo | grandfather Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| la abuela | grandmother Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| mis abuelos | my grandparents Possessive. | Possessive. |
How to use abuelos in real life
- 1Weekend plans
El domingo visito a mis abuelos.
On Sunday I visit my grandparents.
Mis abuelos for the pair.
- 2Phone call
Llamo a mis abuelos cada noche.
I call my grandparents every night.
Mis abuelos for the pair.
- 3Family story
Mi abuelo cuenta historias largas.
My grandfather tells long stories.
Abuelo singular.
Mistakes English speakers make with abuelos
Incorrect: Los abuelas.
Correct: Las abuelas. / Los abuelos.
Abuelas is feminine plural; the mixed pair is los abuelos.
Incorrect: Mis grandparents.
Correct: Mis abuelos.
Use abuelos, not English grandparents.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, abuelos are often central in family life and weekend visits. Abuelito and abuelita are affectionate forms of abuelo and abuela.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a Sunday visit
ChatPal
¿Vamos a ver a tus abuelos?
Shall we go see your grandparents?
You
Sí, mis abuelos viven cerca.
Yes, my grandparents live nearby.
ChatPal
Llevo pan para la abuela.
I'll bring bread for grandma.
You
Perfecto. El abuelo va a estar feliz.
Perfect. Grandpa will be happy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandparents" in Spanish
Grandfather?
El abuelo.
Grandmother?
La abuela.
Both together?
Los abuelos.
Gender of abuelos?
Masculine plural los abuelos can mean both grandparents.
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