Nieta (en. Granddaughter)

/ˈnjeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Daughter of one of the people in your family who has children.
My granddaughter turned five years old today.
Mi nieta cumplió cinco años hoy.
Descendant of the second degree, in direct line.
She is my grandmother's granddaughter.
Ella es la nieta de mi abuela.
Girl or young woman who is the daughter of a son or daughter.
Carmen's granddaughter always visits on Sundays.
La nieta de Carmen siempre visita los domingos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'neptis', which means niece or granddaughter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Taking care of the granddaughter
Referring to the act of caring for the granddaughter.
Cuidando a la nieta
Proud of my granddaughter
Expression of pride in the granddaughter's achievements.
Orgulloso de mi nieta
Granddaughters are a gift
Reflection on the joy that granddaughters bring to the family.
Las nietas son un regalo

Related Words

Grandson
Son of a son or daughter.
nieto
Grandmother
Mother of the father or mother.
abuela
Family
Set of people united by family ties.
familia

Slang Meanings

Little one
That little one made me laugh all day.
Esa chiquitina me hizo reír todo el día.
Mini me
My granddaughter is like a mini me, always doing what I used to do.
Mi nieta es como un mini yo, siempre haciendo lo que yo hacía.