Hijos (en. Children)

/ˈi.xos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to the offspring or descendants of human beings.
Children are a reflection of the education they receive at home.
Los hijos son el reflejo de la educación que reciben en casa.
Term used to refer to descendants in a familial context.
My children always accompany me during festivities.
Mis hijos siempre me acompañan en las festividades.

Etymology

From the Latin 'filii', which refers to descendants.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sons of
Expression that can refer to someone's descendants, often used in a colloquial or pejorative manner.
hijos de
putative children
Term that refers to children who are considered children even if they are not biological.
hijos putativos
children of the wind
Poetry or term that denotes freedom or abandonment.
hijos del viento

Related Words

parents
People who have children.
padres
family
Group of people related to each other by bonds of kinship.
familia
siblings
Children who share the same parents.
hermanos

Slang Meanings

Kids
Those kids are street children.
Esos chavales son unos hijos de la calle.
Little ones
The little ones tend to make a lot of noise.
Los críos suelen hacer mucho ruido.