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"Niece" in Spanish: sobrina
la sobrina
Niece in Spanish is la sobrina (soh-BREE-nah). It is feminine: mi sobrina, una sobrina. The plural is las sobrinas.
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How to pronounce sobrina
Say it
soh-BREE-nah
/soˈbɾi.na/
soh-BREE-nah for sobrina. Stress BREE.
"Niece" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sobrina | the niece Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| mi sobrina | my niece Talking about your niece. | Talking about your niece. |
| una sobrina | a niece Introducing the relationship. | Introducing the relationship. |
| las sobrinas | the nieces Plural for girls only. | Plural for girls only. |
How to use sobrina in real life
- 1Dance class
Llevo a mi sobrina a clase.
I’m taking my niece to class.
Mi sobrina for your niece.
- 2Shopping
Compro un libro para mi sobrina.
I’m buying a book for my niece.
Mi sobrina as the recipient.
- 3Family call
Mi sobrina canta muy bien.
My niece sings very well.
Mi sobrina with a compliment.
Mistakes English speakers make with sobrina
Incorrect: El sobrina es lista.
Correct: La sobrina es lista.
Sobrina is feminine. Use la or mi.
Incorrect: Él es mi sobrina.
Correct: Él es mi sobrino.
Use sobrino for a nephew. Sobrina is for a niece.
Good to know
Sobrina is a sibling’s daughter. When the group mixes boys and girls, people often say sobrinos. Keep sobrina when you mean one girl or an all-girl group.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a school show
ChatPal
¿Cómo le fue a tu sobrina?
How did your niece do?
You
Bien. Mi sobrina bailó primero.
Well. My niece danced first.
ChatPal
¡Qué orgullo!
How proud you must be!
You
Sí, estoy muy feliz.
Yes, I’m very happy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Niece" in Spanish
Is sobrina feminine?
Yes: la sobrina, mi sobrina, las sobrinas.
What is the masculine form?
El sobrino for nephew.
What about mixed groups?
People often say sobrinos for mixed nieces and nephews.
How do you pronounce sobrina?
soh-BREE-nah. Stress BREE.
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