Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Grandson in Spanish
Nieto · noun · NYEH-toh
The Spanish word for grandson is 'nieto.' The feminine form for granddaughter is 'nieta,' and the plural 'nietos' can refer to grandchildren of both genders collectively. It is a fundamental family vocabulary term.
Pronounce it as NYEH-toh, with two syllables and the stress on the first. The 'ie' diphthong creates a quick sliding sound.
Mi nieto cumple cinco años este mes.
My grandson turns five this month.
How Native Speakers Use Nieto
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Family conversation
Llevo a mi nieto al parque todos los domingos.
I take my grandson to the park every Sunday.
Describing a grandparent's routine.
Family photo
En la foto aparecen todos mis nietos juntos.
In the photo, all my grandchildren appear together.
Showing family photographs.
Proud grandparent
Mi nieto sacó las mejores notas de su clase.
My grandson got the best grades in his class.
A grandparent boasting about achievements.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Nieto
Confusing with nephew
Incorrect: Mi nieto es hijo de mi hermano.
Correct: Mi sobrino es hijo de mi hermano.
A 'nieto' is your grandchild (your child's child), while a 'sobrino' is your nephew (your sibling's child). These are commonly confused.
Wrong plural for mixed group
Incorrect: Tengo tres nietas y dos nietos. Mis nietas son muy traviesos.
Correct: Mis nietos son muy traviesos. (for the mixed group)
When referring to grandchildren of mixed genders as a group, use the masculine plural 'nietos.'
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Common Questions About grandson in Spanish
- What is the difference between nieto and sobrino?
- A 'nieto' is a grandson (your child's son), while a 'sobrino' is a nephew (your sibling's son) — they represent different generational relationships within the family.
- How do you say granddaughter in Spanish?
- A granddaughter is 'nieta,' simply changing the ending from '-o' to '-a' to form the feminine, following the standard Spanish gender pattern.
- What is the word for great-grandson in Spanish?
- A great-grandson is 'bisnieto,' formed by adding the prefix 'bis-' to 'nieto,' and a great-great-grandson is 'tataranieto.'