hijo
son
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈi.xo/
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Cultural Note
'Hijo' is also used affectionately by older people addressing younger ones, similar to 'my child' or 'my dear.' In the plural, 'hijos' means 'children' regardless of gender. The expression 'hijo de' followed by a city means 'native of.'
📝 Example Sentences
Nuestro hijo acaba de empezar la universidad.
Our son just started university.
Es el hijo mayor de la familia.
He is the oldest son in the family.