Spanish word

hija

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈixa/

Meaning

  • feminine noundaughter

Example

Mi hija tiene cinco años.

My daughter is five years old.

Illustration for hija (daughter)

More examples

¿A qué edad empezó tu hija a caminar?

At what age did your daughter start walking?

Core concept

Female child of one's parents.

Common phrases

  • llevar a mi hija al colegio

    take my daughter to school

  • cuidar de mi hija

    look after my daughter

Similar words

hijo: Male child of one's parents.
niña: Female person who is a child, emphasizing youth.

Definition in Spanish

Persona femenina que constituye la descendencia de sus padres o de uno de ellos.

Word origin

From Latin filia; in Old Spanish initial f shifted to h (later silent) and the modern spelling uses j to indicate the present /x/ sound.

Usage tips

  • When parents call '¡hija!' it can express affection, reproach, or simply attract attention depending on tone and context.

Opposites

Related words

  • hijitalittle daughternoun

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