Ahijado (en. Godson)

/a.i.xa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Child of the godparents in a baptism rite.

My godchild was baptized last weekend.

Mi ahijado fue bautizado el fin de semana pasado.

A person who is offered protection or support, especially in the context of social life.

It is an honor to be the godchild of such a respected family.

Es un honor ser el ahijado de una familia tan respetada.

From the Old Spanish 'ahijar', which means 'to appoint a child as a godchild'.

godchild of luck

A person who has good fortune due to the influence of their godparents.

ahijado de la suerte

to be someone's godchild

To be under the guardianship or protection of someone in particular.

ser ahijado de alguien

godchildren of the heart

Cherished or beloved in a family or emotional context.

ahijados del corazón

ahijada

Daughter of the godparents in a baptism rite.

ahijada

godfather

A person who acts as a godparent to a child in a religious or social rite.

padrino

godparenting

The action of appointing someone as a godparent.

apadrinamiento

Endearing term for referring to a close friend.

He is like my godchild, we are always together.

Él es como mi ahijado, siempre estamos juntos.

A special person whom one cares for and protects.

You are my godchild, I will always be here for you.

Eres mi ahijado, siempre estaré aquí para ti.