Translation
grandfather, grandpa
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin aviolus, a diminutive of Latin avus ('grandfather'). The related avunculus ('maternal uncle') gives English 'avuncular' and 'uncle'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aviolus
- English cognates
- avuncular, uncle
Grammar
Examples
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My grandfather taught me to fish when I was very young, at the river.
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Grandpa always had a story to tell before you went to sleep.
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Grandpa has his birthday next month and we will have a big celebration.
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My grandad reads the newspaper every morning in the garden.
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My grandparents will arrive on Saturday to spend the holidays.
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Stories
(12)Querido Ratoncito Pérez
2 min read · Core 1000
En clase: la chica nueva
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Cocinar juntos
3 min read · Core 1000
Cocinar con el abuelo
4 min read · Core 5000
El árbol no cabe
5 min read · Core 5000
La abuela tiene novio
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La carpeta azul
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Palabras de cocina
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¡Qué bien hablas español!
5 min read · Core 5000
Salvar el lago
5 min read · Core 5000
¿Y vos qué sos?
5 min read · Core 5000
Yo estuve allí
5 min read · Core 5000
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 8: abuelo, fondo, testigo and 7 more words.