Ahijada (en. Goddaughter)

/a.iˈxa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A girl who has received the sacrament of baptism and has godparents.

My goddaughter is growing up very fast.

Mi ahijada está creciendo muy rápido.

A symbolic daughter of someone who acts as a godfather or godmother.

I am going to be the goddaughter of Aunt Luisa.

Voy a ser ahijada de la tía Luisa.

In some contexts, it may refer to an intimate relationship of protection and care.

She is like a goddaughter to me.

Ella es como una ahijada para mí.

Derived from the verb 'ahijar', which means 'to take under protection'.

to be a goddaughter

To be under the protection of a godfather.

ser ahijada

to act as a goddaughter

To act like the girl in a baptism ceremony.

hacer de ahijada

soul goddaughter

A term of endearment that implies a special connection.

ahijada del alma

godfather

Man who sponsors a child in a religious ceremony.

padrino

baptism

Initiation ritual in many religions that includes the upbringing of godchildren.

bautismo

A term of endearment to refer to a beloved young woman.

She is my goddaughter; I love her as if she were family.

Ella es mi ahijada, la quiero como si fuera de mi familia.

A girl who is offered support in difficult times.

I will always be there for you, goddaughter.

Siempre estaré para ti, ahijada.