niece
1. The daughter of one's sibling (brother or sister)
My niece is studying medicine at university.
Minha sobrina está estudando medicina na universidade.
2. A female relative of the next generation in a direct family line
I have three nieces and two nephews.
Tenho três sobrinhas e dois sobrinhos.
In Brazilian and Spanish-speaking cultures, family relationships are very important and frequently referenced. The term 'sobrina' is commonly used in family gatherings and conversations. Extended family relationships are more formally acknowledged than in some English-speaking contexts.
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