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How do you say "grandfather" in Spanish?
el abuelo
In Spanish, "grandfather" is el abuelo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "el abuelo" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Repeat it a couple of times so the sound settles in your ear.
Grammar notes
el abuelo is masculine. Its plural is abuelos.
Example sentence
Mi abuelo cuenta historias maravillosas.
My grandfather tells wonderful stories.
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How to remember el abuelo
Focus on the opening sound of "abuelo" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
Related words
- grandmother la abuela
- uncle el tío
- aunt la tía
- nephew el sobrino
- niece la sobrina
- cousin el primo
- stepfather el padrastro
- stepmother la madrastra
- godfather el padrino
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Questions about el abuelo
How do you pronounce el abuelo?
Pronounce it "el abuelo" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Repeat it a couple of times so the sound settles in your ear.
Is el abuelo masculine or feminine?
el abuelo is masculine. el abuelo is masculine. Its plural is abuelos.
How is el abuelo used in Spanish?
el abuelo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mi abuelo cuenta historias maravillosas. (My grandfather tells wonderful stories.).
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