mis hijas
/mis ixas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my daughters" is translated into Spanish as mis hijas.
Use this phrase to refer to the female children of the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mis is the plural form of the possessive adjective for "my", and it must agree in number with the plural noun hijas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Colombia, speakers may use mis hijitas to affectionately refer to "my little daughters."
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective mis must agree in number with the noun hijas, which is plural.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word hija is often used as a term of endearment by elders to any young woman, even if they are not related, similar to the English 'dear'.
- When referring to a group of children including both sons and daughters, Spanish uses the masculine plural mis hijos, even if there is only one son and ten daughters.
- While hijas means 'daughters', it is also used in many Spanish-speaking cultures to refer to daughters-in-law or even female proteges and students in a maternal sense.
Examples in context
- Una de mis hijas está casada con un canadiense.One of my daughters is married to a Canadian.This sentence is useful for showing how to use mis hijas when talking about a daughter's marital status.Tatoeba #6866544 by arh, translation #6866322 by CK
- Me encanta llevar a mis hijas al parque infantil.I love taking my daughters to the playground.This sentence is useful for using mis hijas in the context of an activity like going to the park.Tatoeba #10146237 by saverius, translation #10832681 by Luornu
- Mis hijas son mi mayor alegría.My daughters are my greatest joy.
- Las hijas mías se llaman Ana y María.My daughters are named Ana and María.
- Mis propias hijas están estudiando en la universidad.My own daughters are studying at the university.
- Mis hijitas son adorables.My little daughters are adorable.
- Mis hijas estudian en la universidad.My daughters study at the university.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their families at a coffee shop.
- Alejandro¿Cómo están mis hijas?How are my daughters?
- MaríaTus hijas están muy bien, Alejandro.Your daughters are doing very well, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe alegra mucho escucharlo.I am very happy to hear that.
- MaríaEllas siempre hablan de ti con cariño.They always speak of you with affection.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
