grandfather

• Sustantivo que designa al padre del padre o de la madre de una persona. Se usa también como término cariñoso o respetuoso para referirse a un hombre mayor.

A noun referring to the father of one's parent.

1. Parent's fatherA1formal

   The father of one's father or mother.

   Padre del padre o de la madre

   • My grandfather taught me how to fish.
   • She visits her grandfather every Sunday.
   • His grandfather fought in the war.

   Sinónimosgrampsgrandadgranddadgranddaddygrandpa

2. Elderly manA2informal

   An old man, especially one who is respected or has authority.

   Anciano respetado

   • The village grandfather told stories to the children.
   • He is the grandfather of the local music scene.
   • The old man is considered the grandfather of the community.

   Sinónimoseldergraybeardold manpatriarchsenior