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grandchild

/ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

A grandchild is the child of one's son or daughter. It represents the second generation of descendants after one's own children.

Ejemplos

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I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.

I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.

2

The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.

The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.

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Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!

Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
grandchild
Relacionado
grandchildren, grandparent, grandson, granddaughter
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'grand' prefix as moving one level up or down the family tree. A 'grand-child' is the child of your child.

Quiz rápido

My son just had a baby boy, so I finally have a _____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.

everyday

I am taking my grandchild to the park this afternoon.

2

The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.

formal

The benefactor requested that a portion of the trust be reserved for his youngest grandchild.

3

Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!

informal

Look at this cute photo of my new grandchild!

4

Sociological research indicates that the presence of a grandchild can significantly improve the mental well-being of the elderly.

academic

Sociological research indicates that the presence of a grandchild can significantly improve the mental well-being of the elderly.

5

Our family insurance policy covers every grandchild listed as a dependent.

business

Our family insurance policy covers every grandchild listed as a dependent.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
grandchild
Relacionado
grandchildren, grandparent, grandson, granddaughter

Colocaciones comunes

eldest grandchild the oldest child of one's children
only grandchild the single child of one's children
newborn grandchild a very recently born grandchild
visit a grandchild to go see the child of one's son or daughter
expecting a grandchild waiting for a grandchild to be born

Frases Comunes

first grandchild

the very first child born to any of one's children

doting on a grandchild

showing excessive love or attention to a grandchild

spoiling a grandchild

giving a grandchild whatever they want, often more than their parents allow

Se confunde a menudo con

grandchild vs godchild

A godchild is a child one sponsors at a baptism, while a grandchild is a biological or legal descendant.

grandchild vs grandparent

A grandparent is the older person (mother/father of the parent), while the grandchild is the younger person.

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Notas de uso

The word is gender-neutral; use 'grandson' for a boy and 'granddaughter' for a girl. It is commonly used when the gender is unknown or when referring to a group.

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Errores comunes

The most common mistake is the plural form; it must be 'grandchildren', not 'grandchilds'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'grand' prefix as moving one level up or down the family tree. A 'grand-child' is the child of your child.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the prefix 'grand-' (denoting a generation removed) and the Old English word 'cild' (child).

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun irregular plural: grandchildren often used with possessive pronouns (my, her, their)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, there is a popular saying that 'grandparents and grandchildren get along so well because they have a common enemy (the parents).'

Quiz rápido

My son just had a baby boy, so I finally have a _____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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sibling

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teenager

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husband

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grandmother

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A grandmother is the mother of a person's father or mother. She is a female ancestor who is two generations older than the person.

grandparent

A1

A grandparent is the parent of one's father or mother. It is a general term that refers to either a grandfather or a grandmother within a family structure.

grandson

A1

A grandson is the son of one's son or daughter. It is a term used to describe a male child in relation to his grandparents.

granddaughter

A1

A granddaughter is the daughter of a person's son or daughter. It describes the relationship between a female child and her grandparents.

uncle

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