Bisabuelo (en. Great-grandfather)

/bisaˈβwelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The father of a grandfather or grandmother.

My great-grandfather emigrated to another country in search of a better life.

Mi bisabuelo emigró a otro país en busca de una vida mejor.

Relative in the fourth ascending generation.

I know many stories about my great-grandfather and his life in the countryside.

Conozco muchas historias de mi bisabuelo y su vida en el campo.

A person from whom a family descends.

The cultural heritage left to me by my great-grandfather is very valuable.

La herencia cultural que me dejó mi bisabuelo es muy valiosa.

From the prefix 'bi-' meaning 'twice' + 'grandfather'.

tribute to great-grandparents

Recognition or tribute to the life and achievements of great-grandparents.

homenaje a los bisabuelos

great-grandfather's inheritance

A collection of assets or traditions that are passed down through generations.

herencia de bisabuelo

grandfather

The father of a father or mother.

abuelo

great-great-grandfather

The father of a great-grandfather.

tatarabuelo

ancestor

Ancestor in direct line of descent.

ascendiente

Family sage

My great-grandfather always has useful advice.

Mi bisabuelo siempre tiene consejos útiles.

Keeper of traditions

The great-grandfather is the guardian of family stories.

El bisabuelo es el guardián de las historias familiares.