sobrino
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “sobrino” mean in English?
nephew
Example sentences
Mi sobrino tiene seis años.
My nephew is six.
Mis sobrinos viven cerca.
My nieces and nephews live nearby.
Voy a comprar un regalo para mi sobrino.
I'm buying a gift for my nephew.
How to use it
Sobrino means 'nephew'. Masculine: el sobrino. Plural sobrinos = 'nephews and nieces' (mixed) or just nephews. Feminine sobrina.
Common mistake
Spanish sobrinos in plural defaults to 'nephews and nieces' together. English splits the words; Spanish merges with masculine plural.