What is the Spanish word for "grandmother"?

Learn how to say "grandmother" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

grandmother

Spanish

abuela

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Examples of how to use "grandmother" in Spanish

English
My grandmother makes the best cookies.
Spanish
Mi abuela hace las mejores galletas.
English
My grandmother tells stories every Sunday evening.
Spanish
Mi abuela cuenta historias todos los domingos por la tarde.
English
We visited my grandmother during the holidays.
Spanish
Visitamos a mi abuela durante las vacaciones.
English
Grandmother baked cookies for the whole family.
Spanish
La abuela horneó galletas para toda la familia.
English
I called my grandmother to share the news.
Spanish
Llamé a mi abuela para contarle las noticias.

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