Abuelo (en. Grandfather)

/aˈβwelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: A man who is the father of a father or mother.
Translation: My grandfather always tells me stories of his youth.
Mi abuelo siempre me cuenta historias de su juventud.
Translation: An affectionate term for referring to an older man.
Translation: The grandfather of the village is very wise.
El abuelo de la aldea es muy sabio.
Translation: In some cultures, the grandfather plays an important role in the education of grandchildren.
Translation: The grandfather teaches the children to fish in the lake.
El abuelo enseña a los niños a pescar en el lago.

Etymology

Translation: From the Latin 'aviolus', diminutive of 'avius', meaning 'ancestor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: maternal grandfather
Translation: The father of the mother.
abuelo materno
Translation: paternal grandfather
Translation: The father of the father.
abuelo paterno
Translation: to be a classy grandfather
Translation: To be a grandfather who dresses or acts elegantly or modernly.
ser un abuelo con clase

Related Words

Translation: grandmother
Translation: Affectionate or diminutive form of grandfather, referring to the grandmother.
abuelita
Translation: granddaughter
Translation: The daughter of the son or daughter of a person.
nieta
Translation: family
Translation: A group of people who live together and have a kinship bond.
familia

Slang Meanings

Translation: An affectionate term for referring to a grandfather who is modern or active.
Translation: That grandfather is a 'dude' who plays video games with his grandchildren.
Ese abuelo es un 'güey' que juega videojuegos con sus nietos.
Translation: A grandfather who helps with the family economy, such as a caregiver.
Translation: That grandfather is a 'super grandfather' because he takes care of his grandchildren and gives them money to go out.
Ese abuelo es un 'súper abuelo' porque cuida a sus nietos y les da dinero para salir.