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abuelo político
/aˈβwelo poˈlitiko/
parent-in-law
Mi abuelo político me dio un consejo muy sabio.
My parent-in-law gave me some very wise advice.
formal
The father of one's spouse or the husband of one's mother-in-law.
Los abuelos políticos suelen ser muy cercanos a la familia.
Parents-in-law are often very close to the family.
Mi abuela política y yo nos llevamos muy bien.
My mother-in-law and I get along very well.
Refers specifically to the father of one's spouse or the husband of one's mother-in-law. Not to be confused with 'suegro' (father-in-law) or 'suegra' (mother-in-law), which are more commonly used.
Collocations
abuelo político por parte de padrefather-in-law on the father's sideabuelo político por parte de madrefather-in-law on the mother's side
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'abuelo'
Do not confuse 'abuelo político' with 'abuelo' (grandfather). The term 'político' here indicates a familial relationship through marriage, not blood.
Gold Rule
Use 'suegro' for simplicity
In most contexts, 'suegro' is the preferred and more commonly used term for father-in-law. Use 'abuelo político' only when you need to specify the father of your spouse or the husband of your mother-in-law.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'abuelo' (grandfather) and 'político' (political, but here used in the sense of 'relating to family ties'). The term 'político' in this context derives from Latin 'politicus' (relating to the state or public life), but in family contexts, it refers to in-law relationships established through marriage.
Usage Notes
While 'suegro' is more commonly used to refer to one's father-in-law, 'abuelo político' is used when specifying the father of one's spouse or the husband of one's mother-in-law. The term is less frequently used in everyday speech compared to 'suegro'.
Word Breakdown
abuelo
grandfather
nounpolítico
relating to in-law relationships
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