Hijas (en. Daughters)

/ˈixa̖s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women who descend from a family.
My daughters are my greatest treasures.
Mis hijas son mis mayores tesoros.
Women in relation to their mother.
Daughters always have a special bond with their mother.
Las hijas siempre tienen un vínculo especial con su madre.
Term used in the family context.
My daughters and I go on vacation every summer.
Mis hijas y yo vamos de vacaciones cada verano.

Etymology

From Latin 'filia', which means daughter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

daughters of the sun
People who possess a bright and energetic character.
hijas del sol
daughters of the earth
Refers to people who have a strong connection to nature.
hijas de la tierra
daughters of a bitch
Derogatory expression used in various situations.
hijas de puta

Related Words

mother
Woman who has given birth to someone.
madre
family
Group of people who share blood or marriage ties.
familia
sister
Sister; woman with whom one shares one or both parents.
hermana

Slang Meanings

Girls who are naughty or rebellious.
Those daughters are true bad girls.
Esas hijas son unas verdaderas chicas malas.
Close or intimate friends.
My daughters are always there to support me.
Mis hijas siempre están ahí para apoyarme.