mijo
/ˈmixo/masculine
Millet is translated into Spanish as mijo. Wiktionary also lists panizo and borona.
Meaning: any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mijo | /ˈmixo/ | masculine |
| panizo | /paˈniθo/ /paˈniso/ |
masculine |
| borona | /boˈɾona/ | feminine |
The term refers to any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food.
Which one should you use?
While mijo is a common term for millet, panizo is often used specifically to refer to the millet panicle or the plant structure itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, mijo is used to refer to millet in both formal and informal contexts. In South America, millo is used to refer to millet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms provided include the masculine nouns mijo and panizo, and the feminine noun borona.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmixo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful when using mijo in speech, as it is a very common phonetic contraction of mi hijo (my son) used as a term of endearment.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for millet, mijo, shares an ancient root with the English word 'mill'.
Examples in context
- Me gusta cocinar con mijoI enjoy cooking with millet
- El mijo es muy nutritivo.Millet is very nutritious.
- Compré un saco de mijo.I bought a sack of millet.
- ¿Prefieres el mijo o el arroz?Do you prefer millet or rice?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a local grocery store.
- Mateo¿Tienes mijo en esta tienda?Do you have millet in this store?
- LucíaSí, el mijo está en el pasillo tres.Yes, the millet is in aisle three.
- MateoGracias, Lucía. Lo buscaré ahora.Thanks, Lucía. I will look for it now.
- LucíaDe nada, Mateo. ¡Buena suerte!You're welcome, Mateo. Good luck!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “millet” translations and entries mijo, panizo, borona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries borona, mijo, panizo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
