hermosa hija
/eɾmosa ixa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beautiful daughter" is translated into Spanish as hermosa hija.
This phrase is used to describe a daughter who is perceived as either physically or spiritually attractive.
Which one should you use?
While hermosa hija is grammatically correct, you will find that placing the adjective after the noun as hija hermosa is more common in standard, everyday speech. Another synonymous alternative is bella hija, which often carries a slightly more literary or formal tone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentinean Spanish, locals might casually say mi nena hermosa to express "my beautiful daughter".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase hermosa hija, the adjective hermosa precedes the noun hija. This specific structure is a common way to be poetic or emphatic in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the term hija is used as a term of endearment for a young girl or woman even if there is no biological relation between the speaker and the listener.
- The word hermosa shares a root with hermandad, meaning 'brotherhood', because the original meaning of the root referred to being 'fitting' or 'harmonious' with others.
- The word hija evolved from the Old Spanish fija, which is why the modern Spanish 'h' is silent and reflects the Latin fīlia.
Examples in context
- Él tiene una hermosa hija.He has a beautiful daughter.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase hermosa hija in a statement about someone possessing a beautiful daughter.Tatoeba #1089911 by Shishir, translation #1102679 by CH
- Maria, eres mi bella hija, y estoy orgulloso de ti.Maria, you are my beautiful daughter, and I am proud of you.
- Tu hermosa hija es una artista.Your beautiful daughter is an artist.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo in a living room.
- María¡Qué hermosa hija tienes, Daniel!What a beautiful daughter you have, Daniel!
- DanielMuchas gracias, María, es mi orgullo.Thank you very much, María, she is my pride.
- MaríaSe parece mucho a su madre.She looks a lot like her mother.
- DanielSí, heredó su belleza.Yes, she inherited her beauty.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hija, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
