nieta
/ˈnjeta/
granddaughter
Mi nieta es muy inteligente.
My granddaughter is very intelligent.
formal
The daughter of one's child; a female grandchild.
La nieta de mi hermano vive en Madrid.
My brother's granddaughter lives in Madrid.
The feminine form of 'nieto' (grandson).
Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'nieta' is feminine, while 'nieto' is masculine.
Word Origin
From Latin 'neptis' (granddaughter), derived from 'nepos' (grandchild).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'nieta' is always feminine. For a male grandchild, use 'nieto'.
Word Breakdown
nieto
grandchild
root-a
feminine gender marker
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