Usage Note
Nieta is the feminine form; the masculine is nieto (grandson). The plural nietos is gender-inclusive, referring to grandchildren of mixed or unspecified gender. The collective term los nietos thus covers both grandsons and granddaughters, a pattern shared by many Spanish family terms.
Examples
"Mi nieta cumple cinco años mañana."
Natural Translation
My granddaughter turns five tomorrow.

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