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"Son" in Spanish: hijo
el hijo
Son in Spanish is el hijo. It is masculine. Say mi hijo for my son. Hija is the daughter form.
At school
Mi hijo entra a primero.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce hijo
Say it
EE-hoh
/ˈixo/
EE-hoh. Stress ee. The j in hijo is a strong h sound.
"Son" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hijo | son A male child. | A male child. |
| mi hijo | my son Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| hijos | sons / children Can mean sons or kids of mixed gender. | Can mean sons or kids of mixed gender. |
| hijo único | only son / only child (male) No siblings. | No siblings. |
How to use hijo in real life
- 1At school
Mi hijo entra a primero.
My son is starting first grade.
Mi hijo is the usual phrase.
- 2Introducing family
Este es mi hijo Tomás.
This is my son Tomás.
Este matches masculine hijo.
- 3Phone call
¿Cómo está tu hijo?
How is your son?
Tu hijo works in polite chat.
Mistakes English speakers make with hijo
Incorrect: La hijo es inteligente.
Correct: El hijo es inteligente.
Hijo is masculine. Use el hijo, mi hijo.
Incorrect: Tengo dos hijo.
Correct: Tengo dos hijos.
Plural needs -s: hijos.
Good to know
Hijos can mean "sons" or "children" in general. If you mean only daughters, say hijas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking kids up from practice
ChatPal
¿Ya salió tu hijo?
Has your son come out yet?
You
Todavía no. Mi hijo termina a las cinco.
Not yet. My son finishes at five.
ChatPal
Esperamos entonces.
We'll wait then.
You
Mira, ahí viene mi hijo.
Look, here comes my son.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Son" in Spanish
Is hijo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el hijo. Daughter is la hija.
What does hijos mean?
Sons, or children as a mixed group.
How do I say only child?
Hijo único for a boy; hija única for a girl.
How do I pronounce hijo?
EE-hoh. The j is a strong h sound.
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