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hija

daughter

noun EE-hah Common

Usage Note

hija is the feminine counterpart of hijo (son). Older speakers may use hija affectionately when addressing a younger woman, much like 'dear' in English.

Examples

"Mi hija estudia medicina."

Natural Translation

My daughter studies medicine.

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