Son in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'son' is 'hijo', pronounced EE-hoh (IPA: /ˈixo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: hijos).
Pronunciation: EE-hoh
| Spanish | hijo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | EE-hoh · /ˈixo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | hijos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'hijo'
- Mi hijo tiene cinco años.
My son is five years old. - Su hijo mayor estudia en la universidad.
Her oldest son studies at the university. - Tienen tres hijos: dos niños y una niña.
They have three children: two boys and a girl. - El hijo de mi hermana es mi sobrino.
My sister's son is my nephew.
Common Phrases with 'hijo'
- hijo único
only child (male)
How to Use 'hijo'
The h is silent: EE-hoh. The plural 'hijos' means 'children' (sons and daughters together): '¿Tienes hijos?' asks if you have children of either sex.
Regional note: 'Mijo' (from 'mi hijo') is a very common affectionate form of address in Mexico, Colombia, and elsewhere in Latin America.
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
'Son' in Spanish is 'hijo', pronounced EE-hoh.
It is spelled h-i-j-o.
'Hijo' is masculine: you say 'el hijo'.
The plural of 'hijo' is 'hijos'.
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