Accordabuela
la abuela
grandmother
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How do you say abuela in Spanish?
How do you pronounce abuela in Spanish?
abuela is pronounced /la aˈβwela/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
Mi abuela es muy inteligente y generosa; ella siempre nos ayuda con sus consejos sabios.
My grandmother is very intelligent and generous; she always helps us with her wise advice.
La abuela mexicana preparó una comida deliciosa para toda la familia reunida.
The Mexican grandmother prepared a delicious meal for the whole gathered family.
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Why is it feminine?
Abuela derives from Latin "avia," which was feminine because it referred to a female ancestor, and Spanish inherited this grammatical gender along with the feminine ending "-a" that developed from the Latin feminine nominative suffix. Like most Spanish nouns ending in "-a," it remains grammatically feminine, following a regular pattern rather than being an exception.
What is the Spanish word for grandmother?
The Spanish word for grandmother is la abuela — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | grand-mère | la | feminine |
| 🇮🇹 Italian | nonna | la | feminine |
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | avó | a | feminine |
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