mi hijo
/mi ixo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my son" is translated into Spanish as mi hijo.
mi hijo is used by a parent to refer to their male child. In a broader sense, the word hijo also serves as the standard way to refer to one's offspring or a child in general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, you may encounter the phrase mi retoño, which is used in more affectionate contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a female child, the feminine form is mi hija.
Did you know?
- The word hijo is used in the common idiom hijo de tigre, which means that a child has inherited the strengths or traits of their parent.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, an older person might call a much younger man hijo or even mi hijo as a term of endearment, even if they are not related.
- The word hijo underwent a phonetic shift from the Old Spanish fijo, where the initial 'f' sound evolved into a silent 'h'.
Examples in context
- Amo a mi hijo.I love my son.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for mi hijo.Tatoeba #1855391 by hayastan, translation #1855063 by Spamster
- Él es mi hijo.This is my son.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as mi hijo.Tatoeba #1901527 by hayastan, translation #1898101 by CK
- Tom es mi hijo.Tom is my son.This sentence is useful for naming a specific person as mi hijo.Tatoeba #2382891 by hayastan, translation #2273318 by CK
- Mi hijo es muy talentoso.My son is very talented.
- Mi hijo es el tesoro de mi vida.My son is the treasure of my life.
- 144 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about their child's school project.
- DanielMi hijo terminó su proyecto ayer.My son finished his project yesterday.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! ¿Lo quieres mostrar?That's great! Do you want to show it?
- DanielSí, mi hijo está muy orgulloso.Yes, my son is very proud.
- SofíaSeguro que es un trabajo excelente.I'm sure it's an excellent piece of work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hijo, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
