English–Spanish

“son” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈixo/

Example

¿Dónde está tu hijo?

Where is your son?

Illustration for hijo (son)

How to say “son” in Spanish

“Son” in Spanish is hijo.

Male descendant in a parental relationship.

Full entry for hijo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hijo

Voy a recoger a mi hijo al colegio.

I'm going to pick up my son at school.

Tips for using hijo

  • Spanish normally marks possession with mi/su hijo, hijito is a common affectionate diminutive, and the construction hijo de + phrase can be insulting depending on context.

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