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grandson

/ˈɡræn.sʌn/

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.

Ejemplos

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My grandson visits me every Sunday to help in the garden.

My grandson visits me every Sunday to help in the garden.

2

The estate will be held in a trust for the benefactor's eldest grandson.

The estate will be held in a trust for the benefactor's eldest grandson.

3

I'm so proud of my grandson for winning his football match today!

I'm so proud of my grandson for winning his football match today!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
grandson
Relacionado
grandchild
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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'Grand' means big/extended family and 'Son' is the male child. Grand + Son = The son of your child.

Quiz rápido

My daughter just had a baby boy; I am so happy to have a ______!

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: grandson

Ejemplos

1

My grandson visits me every Sunday to help in the garden.

everyday

My grandson visits me every Sunday to help in the garden.

2

The estate will be held in a trust for the benefactor's eldest grandson.

formal

The estate will be held in a trust for the benefactor's eldest grandson.

3

I'm so proud of my grandson for winning his football match today!

informal

I'm so proud of my grandson for winning his football match today!

4

Historical records indicate the throne was eventually passed to the king's only grandson.

academic

Historical records indicate the throne was eventually passed to the king's only grandson.

5

The founder of the company is preparing his grandson to take a leadership role.

business

The founder of the company is preparing his grandson to take a leadership role.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
grandson
Relacionado
grandchild

Colocaciones comunes

eldest grandson eldest grandson
only grandson only grandson
beloved grandson beloved grandson
step-grandson step-grandson
proud grandson proud grandson

Frases Comunes

a doting grandson

a doting grandson

grandson and heir

grandson and heir

great-grandson

great-grandson

Se confunde a menudo con

grandson vs nephew

A grandson is your child's son, while a nephew is your sibling's son.

grandson vs grandchild

Grandchild is a gender-neutral term, whereas grandson refers specifically to a male.

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Notas de uso

The word grandson is used by both grandfathers and grandmothers to refer to their male grandchild. It is a specific familial marker of gender and generation.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes confuse grandson with nephew or use grandchild when they specifically mean a male descendant. Some also forget to pronounce the silent 'd' in casual speech.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'Grand' means big/extended family and 'Son' is the male child. Grand + Son = The son of your child.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Middle English 'graund-sone', combining the Old French 'grand' (great) with the English word 'son'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: grandsons Possessive form: grandson's
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Contexto cultural

In many Western and Eastern cultures, the eldest grandson often holds a significant role in family legacy and inheritance.

Quiz rápido

My daughter just had a baby boy; I am so happy to have a ______!

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: grandson

Más palabras de Family

father

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A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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