English–Spanish

“great-grandfather” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bisaˈβwelo/

Example

Hoy vinieron a ver a mi bisabuelo.

Today they came to see my great-grandfather.

Illustration for bisabuelo (great-grandfather)

How to say “great-grandfather” in Spanish

“Great-grandfather” in Spanish is bisabuelo.

Male ancestor two generations earlier.

Full entry for bisabuelo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bisabuelo

Mi bisabuelo siempre cuenta historias de su infancia.

My great-grandfather always tells stories of his childhood.

Tips for using bisabuelo

  • A possessive such as 'mi bisabuelo' and the additions 'paterno' or 'materno' clarify which side of the family is meant.

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