abuelo
Abuelo is the Spanish noun for a male grandparent. It refers to the father or parent of one's father or mother and is commonly used as a familial title in Spanish-speaking communities. The term is typically masculine, while the female counterpart is abuela. In informal speech, grandchildren may call their grandfather "abuelo" or use affectionate forms such as "abuelito" or regional variants.
Etymology: The word derives from Latin avus, meaning grandfather, via medieval Spanish forms; it is cognate
Cultural role: In many families, grandfathers are valued as elder advisors, memory keepers, and storytellers; they
Variants and related terms: Abuelito and abuelita are affectionate diminutives used by grandchildren; bisabuelo denotes a