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nieto

/ˈnjeto/
grandson

Mi nieto es muy travieso.

My grandson is very mischievous.

formalinformal

The son of one's child; a male grandchild.

Ella adora a su nieto.

She adores her grandson.

The feminine form is 'nieta' (granddaughter).

Collocations

nieto mayoreldest grandsonnieto menoryoungest grandson

Synonyms

nieto varóndescendiente masculino

Antonyms

nieta

Pro Tip

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'.

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