abuela
Abuela (noun) means a grandmother, especially in a Spanish-speaking or Hispanic family. Example: “Every Sunday the whole family gathers at abuela's house for dinner.”
How to Use Abuela
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, familiar word for grandmother, used the way English speakers might say "grandma."
Informal and affectionate; used within families rather than in formal writing.
Word Forms
abuelas plural
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Every Sunday the whole family gathers at _____'s house for dinner.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish abuela, "grandmother."
Rhymes for abuela
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What does “abuela” mean?
The word “abuela” means a grandmother, especially in a Spanish-speaking or Hispanic family. In plain terms, a warm, familiar word for grandmother, used the way English speakers might say "grandma.".
How do you pronounce “abuela”?
“Abuela” is pronounced ah-BWAY-luh (/ɑˈbweɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “abuela” in a sentence?
Here is “abuela” used in a sentence: “Every Sunday the whole family gathers at abuela's house for dinner.”
What part of speech is “abuela”?
“Abuela” is a noun.
Where does the word “abuela” come from?
The word “abuela” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish abuela, "grandmother.".
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