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"Daughter" in Spanish: hija
la hija
Daughter in Spanish is la hija. It is feminine. Say mi hija for my daughter. Hijo is the son form.
At school
Mi hija entra a primero.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce hija
Say it
EE-hah
/ˈixa/
EE-hah. Stress ee. The j is a strong h sound.
"Daughter" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la hija | daughter A female child. | A female child. |
| mi hija | my daughter Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| hijas | daughters Two or more daughters. | Two or more daughters. |
| hija única | only daughter / only child (female) No siblings. | No siblings. |
How to use hija in real life
- 1At school
Mi hija entra a primero.
My daughter is starting first grade.
Mi hija is the usual phrase.
- 2Introducing family
Esta es mi hija Sofía.
This is my daughter Sofía.
Esta matches feminine hija.
- 3Phone call
¿Cómo está tu hija?
How is your daughter?
Tu hija works in polite chat.
Mistakes English speakers make with hija
Incorrect: El hija es inteligente.
Correct: La hija es inteligente.
Hija is feminine. Use la hija, mi hija.
Incorrect: Tengo dos hija.
Correct: Tengo dos hijas.
Plural needs -s: hijas.
Good to know
Hija is only for a daughter. Mixed kids are often called hijos.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting after dance class
ChatPal
¿Ya salió tu hija?
Has your daughter come out yet?
You
Todavía no. Mi hija termina a las cinco.
Not yet. My daughter finishes at five.
ChatPal
Esperamos entonces.
We'll wait then.
You
Mira, ahí viene mi hija.
Look, here comes my daughter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Daughter" in Spanish
Is hija masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la hija. Son is el hijo.
What is the plural?
Hijas for daughters only.
How do I say only daughter?
Hija única.
How do I pronounce hija?
EE-hah. The j is a strong h sound.
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