Term of endearment
Mijo is a Spanish term of endearment meaning "my son," contracted from *mi hijo*.
It's used affectionately toward boys or young men, often by parents or older relatives, but extends to anyone you feel warmly toward: Come here, mijo.
The feminine equivalent is *mija* (my daughter).
Common in Mexican-American communities and throughout Latin America.
Male child, Spanish
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Term of endearment
Mijo is a Spanish term of endearment meaning "my son," contracted from *mi hijo*.
It's used affectionately toward boys or young men, often by parents or older relatives, but extends to anyone you feel warmly toward: Come here, mijo.
The feminine equivalent is *mija* (my daughter).
Common in Mexican-American communities and throughout Latin America.
1. Spanish — hijo, Male child, Spanish; cariño (Spanish for dear); habla (Spanish for speech); familiar (Known from experience); México · Latino · Chicano · Spanglish · slang · informal
2. son — hijo, Male child, Spanish; boy (Young male person); child (Person before puberty); offspring (Biological descendants produced); lad · junior · kid · youth · muchacho · familia · padre · crianza
3. endearment — sweetheart, Affectionate name for beloved; darling (Beloved person or pet); dear (Treasured or costly); honey (Bees' viscous nectar product); precious · sweetie · buddy · kiddo · sunshine · angel · treasure · pet · bambino · querido
FORMALITY OF ADDRESSmijo ≠ sir Formal male address; señor · mister · ma'am · Your Honor · Mr.
EMOTIONAL VALENCEmijo ≠ enemy Hostile opposing party; punk · bastard · scum · brat · pendejo
GENDERmijo ≠ hija Female child, Spanish; muchacha
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