Hijo (en. Son)

/ˈi.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Male whose relationship of filiation is with his parents.
The son of my neighbors is in the same class as my daughter.
El hijo de mis vecinos está en la misma clase que mi hija.
Male member of a generation in a family.
The eldest son of the family will take over the family business.
El hijo mayor de la familia asumirá el negocio familiar.
Individual who descends from another, in a broader sense.
He is a son of the 21st century, grew up with technology.
Es hijo del siglo XXI, creció con la tecnología.

Etymology

From Latin 'filium'

Common Phrases and Expressions

son of his mother
Colloquial expression used to refer to someone with a nuance of surprise or anger.
hijo de su madre
adopted son
Person who has been adopted by a family.
hijo adoptivo
son of the land
Person originally from a place.
hijo de la tierra

Related Words

daughter
Female person in a descendant relationship with her parents.
hija
father
Male who has one or more children.
padre
family
Set of people connected by kinship ties.
familia

Slang Meanings

son of a bitch
Don't be a son of a bitch, respect others.
No seas hijo de puta, respeta a los demás.
son of the bitch
That son of a bitch stole my car.
Ese hijo de la chingada me robó el auto.