hijo de Dios
/ixo de djos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "child of God" is translated into Spanish as hijo de Dios.
This phrase is used to describe a person who is considered a spiritual offspring of God.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, hijo de Dios translates to "son of God". While hijo can mean "child" in a general sense, it is the standard way to express "child of God" in a religious context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form hijo de Dios can be changed to the feminine hija de Dios to refer specifically to a female child of God. To refer to a group of children of God, including both males and females, use the plural form hijos de Dios.
Did you know?
- While hijo means 'son' or 'child', the phrase hijo de… is the beginning of some of the most common and offensive insults in Spanish, making the context of Dios crucial for the listener.
- The word hijo was originally spelled as fijo in Old Spanish, before the initial 'f' sound evolved into an 'h'.
- The word Dios is thought to stem from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'sky' or 'heaven', linking the concept of a deity to the celestial heights.
Examples in context
- Que la paz de Dios esté contigo, querido Hijo de DiosMay God's peace be with you, dear Child of God
- Dios te bendiga, Hijito de DiosGod bless you, little Child of God
- Eres un niño especial, un Niño de DiosYou are a special child, a Child of God
- Cada persona es un hijo de Dios.Every person is a child of God.
- Él vive su vida como un hijo de Dios.He lives his life as a child of God.
- Tú eres un hijo de Dios muy amado.You are a very loved child of God.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their faith.
- DanielMaría, ¿qué significa la fe para ti?María, what does faith mean to you?
- MaríaSignifica que soy un hijo de Dios.It means that I am a child of God.
- DanielYo también siento esa paz interior.I also feel that inner peace.
- MaríaEs un sentimiento muy hermoso, Daniel.It is a very beautiful feeling, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dios, de, dios, hijo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
