Nono (en. No no)

/ˈnono/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affectionate term used to refer to a grandfather.
I always visit my nono on weekends.
Siempre visito a mi nono los fines de semana.
Affectionate way to refer to an elderly person.
The nono in the neighborhood tells fascinating stories.
El nono del barrio cuenta historias fascinantes.

Etymology

From Italian 'nonno', which means grandfather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

home nono
It refers to the grandfather who is considered the head of the family.
nono de la casa
my nono
Affectionate term for referring to the grandfather.
mi nono
the nono tells stories
Expression indicating that the grandfather enjoys telling anecdotes.
el nono cuenta historias

Related Words

grandfather
Father of the father or mother.
abuelo
grandpa
Affectionate term for referring to a grandfather.
abuelito
uncle
Brother or sister of the father or mother.
tío

Slang Meanings

Nono in some contexts refers to a close friend or someone trusted.
That’s not just a colleague, he’s my nono.
Ese no es solo un colega, es mi nono.
In certain countries, it means an older man who behaves like a child.
Don’t be a nono and act like an adult.
No seas nono y actúa como un adulto.