Sobrinos (en. Nephews)

/soˈbɾinos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Children of a person's brothers or sisters.

My nephews are coming to visit me this weekend.

Mis sobrinos vienen a visitarme este fin de semana.

Term used to refer to the family relationship with the child of a brother or sister.

I have three nephews who are very mischievous.

Tengo tres sobrinos que son muy traviesos.

From Latin 'sobrinus'.

as if they were nephews

referring to a close and affectionate relationship even if not by blood

como si fueran sobrinos

to treat someone like a nephew

to give a loving and familial treatment to someone who is not a direct relative

tratar a alguien como sobrino

niece

Daughter of the brothers or sisters.

sobrina

brother

Blood or close relationship with one who shares parents.

hermano

family

Group of people united by kinship ties.

familia

A loving term used to refer to children in general.

This is my little nephew, I love him as if he were mine.

Este es mi pequeño sobrino, lo quiero como si fuera mío.

Colloquial use to refer to someone considered close.

You are like a nephew to me, I will always be here for you.

Eres como un sobrino para mí, siempre estaré aquí para ti.