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
Antonyms
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'.
Diccionario Español-Inglés