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"Abuelita" is a noun which is often translated as "grandma", and "abuelo" is a noun which is often translated as "grandfather". Learn more about the difference between "abuelita" and "abuelo" below.
la abuelita(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (colloquial) (grandmother)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. grandma (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Él dice que su abuelita canta bien bonito.He says his grandmother sings beautifully.
b. granny (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mi abuelita vive en Lima.My granny lives in Lima.
c. nan (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La abuelita de mi amiga siempre toma té.My friend's nan always drinks tea.
d. gran (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi abuelita viene de visita.My gran is coming to visit.
a. baby bonnet
Ponle la abuelita al niño antes de sacarlo al sol.Put the baby bonnet on the baby before taking him out in the sun.
el abuelo(
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bweh
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (relative)
a. grandfather
Mi abuelo materno es el hombre más sabio que conozco.My maternal grandfather is the wisest man I know.
b. granddad (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tenemos que ir a visitar al abuelo.We have to go visit granddad.
2. (colloquial) (geezer)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. old man (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Vamos abuelo, que todavía no es hora de dormir.Come on old man, it isn't time for bed yet.
los abuelos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
3. (relatives)
a. grandparents
Mis abuelos viven en un pueblito en Italia.My grandparents live in a little town in Italy.
