Also means
child
Usage Note
hijo pairs with the feminine hija (daughter), and the plural hijos covers children of mixed gender, not only sons. As a warm form of address, hijo or mijo (from mi hijo) is used affectionately toward someone younger.
Examples
"Su hijo tiene cinco años."
Natural Translation
Her son is five years old.
Literal Translation
Her son has five years

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