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Translation

granddaughter

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin nepta, an alteration of Latin neptis ('granddaughter, niece').

Origin
Latin
Root
neptis
English cognates
nephew, nepotism

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralnietas

Examples

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My granddaughter turns five tomorrow.

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The grandmother walks along the beach with her granddaughter.

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His granddaughter taught him how to use the phone.

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I have three granddaughters and two grandsons.

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The girl is her grandparents' favourite granddaughter.

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nieta: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "nieta" (granddaughter): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 1: nieta, captura, persecución and 7 more words.