Palabra Lexi · common words in Spanish
How to say "son" in Spanish
"Son" in Spanish is hijo, pronounced EE-hoh (stress on the syllable in capitals). It is a masculine noun (el hijo, plural los hijos).
| Spanish | hijo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | EE-hoh |
| Meaning | son |
| Gender | masculine: el hijo |
| Plural | los hijos |
| Frequency | #48 in the Palabra list of common Spanish words |
Pronunciation is spelled out in English, one syllable at a time, with the stressed syllable in capitals. The speaker button uses your browser's built-in Spanish voice. Gender and plural: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
How to pronounce hijo
Hijo is pronounced EE-hoh, in IPA /ˈixo/. Hijo has two syllables, EE-hoh, with the stress on the first. There is no written accent because the word follows the basic rule: words ending in a vowel, -n or -s are stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
- H is silent.
- J is a rough h sound, stronger than the English h.
Listen: normal and slow speed, in your browser's Spanish voice. IPA: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Is hijo masculine or feminine?
Hijo is masculine, so it takes el (the) and un (a): el hijo. The plural is los hijos. That fits the usual pattern: most nouns ending in -o are masculine.
Example sentences
Tu hijo es alto.
Your son is tall.
Mi hijo juega afuera
My son plays outside.
How to remember hijo
hijo [EE-hoh] sounds like the English “Higher-oh”. Picture this:
A boy climbs higher and higher, his father shouting 'higher, oh!' proudly watching his son.
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