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grandfather in Spanish

grandfather in Spanish is abuelo, anteriorar, exceptuar — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.

grandfather in Spanish

abuelo
noun
anteriorar
verb
exceptuar
verb
exentar
verb
eximir
verb
exonerar
verb
vestigiar
verb

What does "grandfather" mean?

  1. noun The father of one's mother or father.
    "My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six."
  2. verb To exempt someone or something from a new rule because they were already operating under the old one.
    "The council grandfathered the older shops so they could keep their signs."
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grandfather in a sentence

  • My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six.
  • The old clock once belonged to his grandfather on his mother's side.
  • The council grandfathered the older shops so they could keep their signs.
  • Drivers who already held licences were grandfathered under the previous rules.

Similar words in Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grandfather" in Spanish?
"grandfather" in Spanish is abuelo, anteriorar, exceptuar. grandfather means: The father of one's mother or father.
How do you use "grandfather" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six." In Spanish, "grandfather" is abuelo, anteriorar, exceptuar.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "grandfather": abuelo, anteriorar, exceptuar, exentar, eximir, exonerar.
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