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"Nephew" in Spanish: sobrino
el sobrino
Nephew in Spanish is el sobrino (soh-BREE-noh). It is masculine: mi sobrino, un sobrino. The plural is los sobrinos.
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How to pronounce sobrino
Say it
soh-BREE-noh
/soˈbɾi.no/
soh-BREE-noh for sobrino. Stress BREE.
"Nephew" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el sobrino | the nephew Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| mi sobrino | my nephew Talking about your nephew. | Talking about your nephew. |
| un sobrino | a nephew Introducing the relationship. | Introducing the relationship. |
| los sobrinos | the nephews / nieces and nephews Plural; mixed groups often use sobrinos. | Plural; mixed groups often use sobrinos. |
How to use sobrino in real life
- 1School pickup
Recojo a mi sobrino a las tres.
I pick up my nephew at three.
Mi sobrino for your nephew.
- 2Birthday gift
Este juguete es para mi sobrino.
This toy is for my nephew.
Mi sobrino as the recipient.
- 3Family news
Mi sobrino empieza la escuela.
My nephew starts school.
Mi sobrino with a life update.
Mistakes English speakers make with sobrino
Incorrect: La sobrino es alto.
Correct: El sobrino es alto.
Sobrino is masculine. Use el or mi.
Incorrect: Ella es mi sobrino.
Correct: Ella es mi sobrina.
Use sobrina for a niece. Sobrino is for a nephew.
Good to know
Sobrino covers a sibling’s son. Latin American speakers also use los sobrinos for a mixed group of nieces and nephews, the same way English sometimes says “nieces and nephews” as one set.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a kids’ afternoon
ChatPal
¿Viene tu sobrino al parque?
Is your nephew coming to the park?
You
Sí. Mi sobrino trae la pelota.
Yes. My nephew is bringing the ball.
ChatPal
Genial. Yo llevo agua.
Great. I’ll bring water.
You
Perfecto. Nos vemos allá.
Perfect. See you there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nephew" in Spanish
Is sobrino masculine?
Yes: el sobrino, mi sobrino, los sobrinos.
What is the feminine form?
La sobrina for niece.
Can sobrinos include girls?
Yes. Mixed groups often use sobrinos.
How do you pronounce sobrino?
soh-BREE-noh. Stress BREE.
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