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How do you say "nephew" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el sobrino
In Spanish (Latin America), "nephew" is el sobrino.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce "el sobrino" like EL soh-BREE-noh, with a light tap on any r, the stress falling on the second-to-last syllable, and no trace of an English th anywhere.
Grammar notes
el sobrino is masculine. Its plural is sobrinos.
Example sentence
Le regalé a mi sobrino un carrito de juguete.
I gave my nephew a toy car.
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How to remember el sobrino
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Related words
- grandfather el abuelo
- grandmother la abuela
- uncle el tío
- aunt la tía
- niece la sobrina
- cousin el primo
- stepfather el padrastro
- stepmother la madrastra
- godfather el padrino
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Questions about el sobrino
How do you pronounce el sobrino?
Pronounce "el sobrino" like EL soh-BREE-noh, with a light tap on any r, the stress falling on the second-to-last syllable, and no trace of an English th anywhere.
Is el sobrino masculine or feminine?
el sobrino is masculine. el sobrino is masculine. Its plural is sobrinos.
How is el sobrino used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el sobrino is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le regalé a mi sobrino un carrito de juguete. (I gave my nephew a toy car.).
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