Daughter in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'daughter' is 'hija', pronounced EE-hah (IPA: /ˈixa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: hijas).
Pronunciation: EE-hah
| Spanish | hija |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | EE-hah · /ˈixa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | hijas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'hija'
- Nuestra hija aprende español en la escuela.
Our daughter is learning Spanish at school. - A mi hija menor le encanta bailar.
My youngest daughter loves to dance. - La hija de los vecinos juega en el parque.
The neighbors' daughter is playing in the park. - Su hija se parece mucho a su madre.
Her daughter looks a lot like her mother.
Common Phrases with 'hija'
- hija única
only child (female)
How to Use 'hija'
Silent h: EE-hah. 'Hijas' means daughters only; a mixed group of sons and daughters defaults to the masculine 'hijos'.
Regional note: 'Mija' (from 'mi hija') is a warm, everyday form of address in Mexico and much of Latin America, used even with friends.
Where This Word Fits in the Family
Spanish family words come in matched masculine and feminine pairs — hijo/hija, hermano/hermana, tío/tía, abuelo/abuela — and the masculine plural covers any mixed group, which is why mis padres means "my parents" and mis tíos means "my aunt and uncle". See every family word, the in-law vocabulary and the possessive rules in our guide to family members in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Daughter' in Spanish is 'hija', pronounced EE-hah.
It is spelled h-i-j-a.
'Hija' is feminine: you say 'la hija'.
The plural of 'hija' is 'hijas'.
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