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grandparent

/ˈɡrændˌpɛərənt/

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.

Ejemplos

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I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

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The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

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My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
grandparent
Adjetivo
grandparental
Relacionado
grandparenthood
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Grand' (large/great) plus 'Parent'. A grandparent is a 'great' parent in your family tree history.

Quiz rápido

Since my mother is busy at work, my ________ often picks me up from school.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: grandparent

Ejemplos

1

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

everyday

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

2

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

formal

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

3

My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

informal

My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

4

Sociological research suggests that the role of a grandparent varies significantly across different cultures.

academic

Sociological research suggests that the role of a grandparent varies significantly across different cultures.

5

Employees are eligible for bereavement benefits following the passing of a grandparent.

business

Employees are eligible for bereavement benefits following the passing of a grandparent.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
grandparent
Adjetivo
grandparental
Relacionado
grandparenthood

Colocaciones comunes

paternal grandparent The parent of one's father.
maternal grandparent The parent of one's mother.
loving grandparent A grandparent who shows a lot of affection.
doting grandparent A grandparent who is extremely fond of their grandchildren.
great-grandparent The parent of one's grandparent.

Frases Comunes

become a grandparent

To reach the life stage where one's child has a child.

grandparent rights

Legal rights regarding visitation or custody of grandchildren.

grandparent scam

A specific type of fraud targeting elderly people by posing as a relative in trouble.

Se confunde a menudo con

grandparent vs godparent

A godparent is a chosen sponsor for a child (usually for religious reasons), while a grandparent is a biological relative.

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Notas de uso

Use 'grandparent' as a gender-neutral term when you don't need to specify if the person is a grandmother or grandfather.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that 'grandparents' is the plural form for both, while 'grandparent' refers to only one individual.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Grand' (large/great) plus 'Parent'. A grandparent is a 'great' parent in your family tree history.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Middle English use of 'grand' (from French 'grand' meaning large/great) combined with the word 'parent'.

Patrones gramaticales

It is a countable noun (one grandparent, two grandparents). Usually preceded by a possessive adjective like 'my', 'his', or 'her'. The plural 'grandparents' refers to the pair collectively.
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, grandparents are highly respected and are often primary caregivers for their grandchildren.

Quiz rápido

Since my mother is busy at work, my ________ often picks me up from school.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: grandparent

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