Translation of Spanish word "abuelo" to English
abuelo
/aˈβwelo/
Meaning
NounA father of someone's parent.
How to use
Abuelo ('grandfather') is masculine (feminine: abuela). The masculine plural abuelos means 'grandparents' or 'grandfathers'.
🇬🇧 English
grandfather
Example
Mi abuelo cuenta historias geniales.
My grandfather tells great stories.
Visito a mi abuelo los domingos.
I visit my grandfather on Sundays.
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Common phrases
- mis abuelos— my grandparents
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What does the Spanish word "abuelo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "abuelo" means "grandfather" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mi abuelo cuenta historias geniales." (which translates as "My grandfather tells great stories.").
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