Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
sobrino
nephew
sobre
over, above
+
niño
child
Sobrino means nephew. Think of it as sobre0 (over0) + niño1 (child1), like a child in the family tree that's one level over.
noun
  1. nephew
    A male child of one's brother or sister
    Mi sobrino cumple cinco años hoy. // My nephew turns five years old today.