el
masculine
/aˈβwelo/
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Translation
grandfather, grandpa
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
Gendermasculine
Pluralabuelos
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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