Translation of Spanish word "abuela" to English
abuela
/aˈβwela/
Meaning
NounA mother of someone's parent.
How to use
Abuela ('grandmother') is feminine. Masculine is abuelo. Abuela materna — Maternal grandmother.
🇬🇧 English
grandmother
Example
Mi abuela cocina muy bien.
My grandmother cooks very well.
La abuela lee un libro.
The grandmother is reading a book.
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Common phrases
- abuela paterna— paternal grandmother
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The Spanish word "abuela" means "grandmother" in English.
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