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How to Say "My niece" in Spanish
Say 'mi sobrina' to refer to your niece in Spanish. Easy to remember and use!
mi sobrina
mee soh-BREE-nahneutral
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Use this phrase when talking about your sister's or brother's daughter. For example, you might say 'Mi sobrina vive en Madrid' (My niece lives in Madrid).
Alternatives
- la sobrina míaSlightly more emphatic or poetic, less common in everyday speech.
- mi sobrinitaUse this for a very young or beloved niece, like 'my little niece'.
Ways to get it wrong
Not 'sobrina' for nephew
Remember 'sobrina' is female; 'sobrino' is for a nephew.
Don't forget 'mi'
You need the possessive 'mi' (my) before 'sobrina' to indicate whose niece it is.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, nieces and nephews are considered very close family members, almost like grandchildren or children.
Frequently asked
how to say my nephew in spanish
To say 'my nephew' in Spanish, you would use 'mi sobrino'. Remember that 'sobrino' is masculine, just as 'sobrina' is feminine.
what is the difference between sobrina and nieta
A 'sobrina' is your niece (your sibling's daughter), while a 'nieta' is your granddaughter (your child's daughter).
how to say my cousin in spanish
Your cousin is 'mi primo' if male, or 'mi prima' if female. These are distinct from 'sobrina' or 'sobrino'.
