Abia (en. Abia)

/aˈβia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A wise person, generally of advanced age.
My abia always gives me good advice.
Mi abia siempre me da buenos consejos.
A cherished and important figure in a family, especially the mother of a grandfather.
Juan's abia tells fascinating stories from her childhood.
La abia de Juan cuenta historias fascinantes de su infancia.

Etymology

From Latin 'avia', which means grandmother.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Like abia
Expression that indicates wisdom or experience on a subject.
Como abia

Related Words

abuelita
A affectionate way to refer to grandmother.
abuelita
wisdom
The ability to make sound decisions based on experience.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to older women with respect.
That lady is abia to many in the neighborhood.
Esa señora es abia de muchos en el barrio.