Bolivian Spanish word
la abuela
Other forms: abuelita
Meaning: grandmother
Other meanings
- grandma (affectionate)
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La abuela Elsa may speak only Spanish, and fast, slowing yourself down and trying warmly matters more than catching every word.
La abuela Elsa often speaks fast and only Spanish during the sobremesa; following her cariño matters more than catching every detail.
The family’s tender word for the grandmother; as a guest, start with doña and wait to be invited to say abuelita.
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