English–Spanish
“grandmother” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβwela/
Example
Mi abuela cocina muy bien.
My grandmother cooks very well.
How to say “grandmother” in Spanish
“Grandmother” in Spanish is abuela.
The mother of one of your parents.
Example sentences with abuela
¿Has hablado con la abuela hoy?
Have you talked to grandma today?
Tips for using abuela
- Spanish speakers commonly use the possessive mi abuela to specify whose grandmother, but when addressing her they often drop the possessive and say abuela or the diminutive abuelita.