What is the Spanish word for "grandparent"?

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

English

grandparent

Spanish

abuelo

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Examples of how to use "grandparent" in Spanish

English
My only grandparent lives far away.
Spanish
Mi único abuelo vive lejos.
English
My grandparent tells funny stories at dinner.
Spanish
Mi abuelo cuenta historias divertidas en la cena.
English
Each grandparent brings a unique family tradition.
Spanish
Cada abuelo trae una tradición familiar única.
English
I call my grandparent every Sunday evening.
Spanish
Llamo a mi abuelo todos los domingos por la noche.
English
A grandparent can offer wise, patient advice.
Spanish
Un abuelo puede ofrecer consejos sabios y pacientes.

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My only grandparent lives far away.

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