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"Grandson" in Spanish: nieto
el nieto
Grandson in Spanish is el nieto (NYEH-toh). It is masculine: mi nieto, un nieto. The plural is los nietos.
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How to pronounce nieto
Say it
NYEH-toh
/ˈnje.to/
NYEH-toh for nieto. Stress NYEH. Soft t.
"Grandson" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el nieto | the grandson Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| mi nieto | my grandson A grandparent talking about him. | A grandparent talking about him. |
| un nieto | a grandson Introducing the relationship. | Introducing the relationship. |
| los nietos | the grandsons / grandchildren Plural; mixed groups often use nietos. | Plural; mixed groups often use nietos. |
How to use nieto in real life
- 1Park visit
Llevo a mi nieto al parque.
I’m taking my grandson to the park.
Mi nieto for your grandson.
- 2School news
Mi nieto saca buenas notas.
My grandson gets good grades.
Mi nieto with school news.
- 3Family photo
Este es mi nieto mayor.
This is my oldest grandson.
Mi nieto plus mayor.
Mistakes English speakers make with nieto
Incorrect: La nieto es alto.
Correct: El nieto es alto.
Nieto is masculine. Use el or mi.
Incorrect: Ella es mi nieto.
Correct: Ella es mi nieta.
Use nieta for a granddaughter. Nieto is for a grandson.
Good to know
Nieto is a child’s son. Grandparents across Latin America often say mis nietos for a mixed set of grandchildren. Keep nieto when you mean one boy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Grandparents at a school fair
ChatPal
¿Dónde está tu nieto?
Where is your grandson?
You
Mi nieto está en el juego.
My grandson is at the game booth.
ChatPal
Vamos a buscarlo.
Let’s go find him.
You
Sí, por aquí.
Yes, this way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandson" in Spanish
Is nieto masculine?
Yes: el nieto, mi nieto, los nietos.
What is the feminine form?
La nieta for granddaughter.
Can nietos include girls?
Yes. Mixed grandchildren often use nietos.
How do you pronounce nieto?
NYEH-toh. Stress NYEH.
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