Abuela

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Her given name was Palmyra Cueva, but her grandchildren simply called her Abuela “grandmother” in Spanish, and they spent most of their visits with her in the kitchen.

One Big Table Molly O’Neill 2010
I don't know where you got that quote from, but he inherits the money from an older woman in the neighborhood who everyone calls "Abuela," definitely not his grandfather.

Kenny Ortega to Direct IN THE HEIGHTS – Collider.com 2009
Ibrahim asked Abuela if she wanted to look at the apartment first.

Jump Seat Gessy Alvarez 2011
When he reached for her hand, Abuela smacked it away.

Jump Seat Gessy Alvarez 2011
You're welcome, Abuela said, puckering her lips and pretending she was mad.

Jump Seat Gessy Alvarez 2011
For a second, Nina thought she could fool Abuela and Ibrahim.

Jump Seat Gessy Alvarez 2011
Abuela hasn't come around yet, because not everyone can be Burt Hummell, but it was so nice to see her show Brittany some affection outside of Breadsticks.

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We don't want to hurt his feelings, Abuela explained.

Jump Seat Gessy Alvarez 2011
She gathered only the most beautiful shells and presented them to her waiting Abuela.

Magdalena Tom Allman 2011
Abuela asked, looking like she wanted to swat him like a fly.

Jump Seat Gessy Alvarez 2011