Hijita (en. Little daughter)

/ixita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Affectionate term used to refer to a daughter.

My little daughter always helps me with the chores.

Mi hijita siempre me ayuda con los quehaceres.

Used by grandparents to refer to their granddaughters.

That little daughter is the joy of the house.

Esa hijita es la alegría de la casa.

Affectionate way to refer to a young person.

Hello, little daughter, how is it going at school?

Hola, hijita, ¿cómo te va en la escuela?

Diminutive of 'hija', which comes from the Latin 'filia'.

little daughter of my heart

Expression that denotes much affection for a daughter.

hijita de mi corazón

my dear little daughter

Affectionate way to call a beloved daughter.

mi hijita querida

pretty little daughter

Expression used to praise the beauty of a daughter.

hijita linda

daughter

Woman in a filial relationship with her parents.

hija

girl

A person of young age, generally under 12 years old.

niña

mother

A woman who has given birth or has children.

madre

Affectionate way to refer to someone considered as a daughter.

I always call my friend 'little daughter' when I see her.

Siempre le digo 'hijita' a mi amiga cuando la veo.

Expression of affection in the family group.

My nephews also call me 'little daughter' in a joking tone.

Mis sobrinos también me llaman 'hijita' en tono de broma.