Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Niece in Spanish: Sobrina
Sobrina · noun · soh-BREE-nah
Sobrina is the Spanish word for niece — the daughter of your brother or sister. The masculine form sobrino means nephew, and the plural sobrinos can refer to a group of nieces and nephews together, following Spanish grammatical gender rules.
Sobrina is pronounced soh-BREE-nah, with the stress on the second syllable. The 'b' sounds soft, almost like a 'v,' when spoken at natural speed between vowels.
Mi sobrina cumple cinco años mañana.
My niece turns five years old tomorrow.
Niece in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for niece, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| sobrina | niece | soh-BREE-nah | Default, widely understood |
| sobrina nieta | niece | grandniece / great-niece |
How Native Speakers Use Sobrina
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Introducing a family member
Te presento a mi sobrina, se llama Lucía.
Let me introduce you to my niece — her name is Lucía.
Sobrina is used straightforwardly to identify the family relationship.
Talking about multiple nieces and nephews
Tengo tres sobrinos: dos sobrinas y un sobrino.
I have three nieces and nephews: two nieces and one nephew.
The mixed-gender plural sobrinos covers both nieces and nephews.
Grandniece
Mi sobrina nieta vive en Buenos Aires.
My grandniece lives in Buenos Aires.
Sobrina nieta specifies the daughter of your niece or nephew, adding one generation.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Sobrina
Gender ending confusion
Incorrect: Mi sobrino favorita es Ana.
Correct: Mi sobrina favorita es Ana.
Since Ana is female, the noun must be sobrina (feminine). Sobrino is the masculine form used only for a nephew.
Pluralizing for mixed groups
Incorrect: Mis sobrinas vienen a cenar (when nephews are also included).
Correct: Mis sobrinos vienen a cenar.
When the group includes at least one male, Spanish grammar requires the masculine plural sobrinos, even if most members are female.
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Common Questions About Niece in Spanish
- How do you say 'nephew' in Spanish?
- Nephew is sobrino. It follows the standard -o/-a gender pattern: sobrino for a boy, sobrina for a girl.
- What is the plural of sobrina?
- The plural of sobrina is sobrinas when referring to an all-female group. If the group is mixed (nieces and nephews), use sobrinos.
- How do you say 'great-niece' or 'grandniece' in Spanish?
- Great-niece or grandniece is sobrina nieta. Similarly, great-nephew is sobrino nieto.