sobrinas

Sobrinas is the plural form of sobrina, a Spanish noun meaning a niece. A sobrina is the daughter of one's brother or sister; the masculine equivalent is sobrino, and the feminine plural is sobrinas, with the masculine plural sobrinos. Use sobrinas to refer to two or more female nieces.

In everyday usage, the term denotes a familial relationship and is common across Spanish-speaking countries. For example, one might say, “Mis sobrinas vendrán a la fiesta” (My nieces will come to the party). The concept typically refers to blood relatives, though in some contexts and regions the term can be extended to nieces by marriage or other close family connections; usage varies by country and family.

Nieces often participate in family life and celebrations across generations, and the relationship can carry emotional significance within extended family networks. The status of a sobrina, as with other relatives, is primarily social and familial; legal rights and obligations concerning nieces depend on local law and specific family arrangements.

Diminutives and affectionate forms are common in Spanish. For example, sobrinita is used to refer to a young or dearly loved niece. The term sobrinas also appears in phrases that emphasize closeness or affection within the kinship network.