nieto
/ˈnjeto/noun★Beginner
formalinformal
The son of one's child; a male grandchild.
Ella adora a su nieto.
She adores her grandson.
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The feminine form is 'nieta' (granddaughter).
Collocations
nieto mayoreldest grandsonnieto menoryoungest grandson
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Gender Distinction
Remember that 'nieto' is masculine, while 'nieta' is feminine.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'neptus', meaning 'grandson'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'nieto' specifically refers to a male grandchild. For female grandchildren, use 'nieta'.
Diccionario Español-Inglés