el sobrino
nephew
Es el hijo o la hija del hermano o hermana de una persona.
Definition & meaning
Sobrino means nephew: the son of your brother or sister. It can also refer to the son of your spouse’s brother or sister.
The feminine form, sobrina , means niece. The plural sobrinos can refer to a group of nephews or to a mixed-gender group of nieces and nephews.
Grammar & Word origin
Sobrino is a masculine noun: el sobrino. Its feminine counterpart is formed with -a: la sobrina. The word comes from Latin sobrinus.
Synonyms & antonyms
There is no exact everyday synonym for sobrino. Pariente (“relative”) is broader: it can refer to any family member, not specifically a nephew.
There is no direct antonym. Tío (“uncle”) describes the reciprocal family relationship: a nephew is the son of someone’s sibling, while an uncle is that sibling.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mi sobrino va a la escuela por primera vez.noun
My nephew is going to school for the first time.
Los sobrinos ayudaron a cocinar el almuerzo ayer.noun
The nephews helped cook lunch yesterday.
¿Tu sobrino tiene una bicicleta nueva?noun
Does your nephew have a new bicycle?
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