nieta
/ˈnjeta/noun★Beginner
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.
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The feminine form of 'nieto' (grandson).
Collocations
nieta mayorolder granddaughternieta menoryounger granddaughter
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💡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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