Nietos (en. Grandchildren)

/ˈnjeto̞s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Descendants of a person, specifically the children of their children.
She loves to spend time with her grandchildren on weekends.
Ella adora pasar tiempo con sus nietos los fines de semana.
Sometimes refers affectionately to the children of a couple.
Grandchildren always bring joy to the family.
Los nietos siempre traen alegría a la familia.
Term used in family contexts to designate the young of the next generation.
My grandmother likes to tell stories to her grandchildren.
A mi abuela le gusta contar historias a sus nietos.

Etymology

From Latin 'nepos', which means 'grandson' or 'descendant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The love of grandchildren
It refers to the affection and attachment that grandparents feel for their grandchildren.
El amor de los nietos
Being a grandparent is the best
An expression that indicates the happiness of being a grandparent.
Ser abuelo es lo mejor
Grandchildren are a gift
Indicates that grandchildren are a blessing in the lives of grandparents.
Los nietos son un regalo

Related Words

grandparents
The parents of a person's parents.
abuelos
parents
The progenitors of a person.
padres
family
A set of people who are united by familial ties.
familia

Slang Meanings

Kids
The kids have already arrived at the grandparents' house.
Los chicos ya llegaron a la casa de los abuelos.
Blondies
The blondies are the grandmother's favorites.
Los güeritos son los consentidos de la abuela.