Abuelo y abuela

Learning Objectives Say the Spanish word for grandfather, 'abuelo'. Say the Spanish word for grandmother, 'abuela'. Identify a picture of an 'abuelo' or 'abuela'. Use 'mi abuelo' and 'mi abuela' in a simple phrase. Recognize the plural form 'los abuelos' for grandparents. Answer the question '¿Quién es?' (Who is it?) with 'Es mi abuelo' or 'Es mi abuela'. Who in your family tells the best stories and gives warm hugs? 🤗 Let's learn their names in Spanish! Today, we will learn two very special words: 'abuelo' and 'abuela'. These are the Spanish words for grandpa and grandma. Learning these words helps us talk about our wonderful family. Real-World App...

TermDefinitionExample Abuelo 👴The Spanish word for grandfather or grandpa.Mi abuelo tiene un sombrero. 🤠 (My grandfather has a hat.) Abuela 👵The Spanish word for grandmother or grandma.Mi abuela hornea galletas. 🍪 (My grandmother bakes cookies.) Los abuelosThe Spanish word for grandparents (grandfather and grandmother together).Amo a mis abuelos. ❤️ (I love my grandparents.) MiThe Spanish word for 'my'.Este es mi perro. 🐶 (This is my dog.) ElThe Spanish word for 'the' used for boys or masculine words.El niño juega con un carro. 🚗 (The boy plays with a car.) LaThe Spanish word for 'the' used for girls or feminine words.La niña tiene una manzana. 🍎 (The girl has an apple.)

The 'O' Rule for Boys 👦 Words for boys or masculine things often end in -o. When you see a word like 'abuelo', the 'o' at the end helps you know it's about a male, like a grandpa. The 'A' Rule for Girls 👧 Words for girls or feminine things often end in -a. When you see a word like 'abuela', the 'a' at the end helps you know it's about a female, like a grandma. Using 'Mi' for 'My' 'Mi' + [family member] To say someone is YOUR family member, put the word 'mi' in front. For example, 'mi abuelo' means 'my grandpa'.