noun
mija
Mija (noun) means a Spanish term of affection for a woman or girl, similar to "sweetheart" or "dear". Example: “Ven aquí, mija, her grandmother said warmly.”
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A Spanish term of affection for a woman or girl, similar to "sweetheart" or "dear".
"“Who are you here to see, mija?” asked Gerson Guzman, 38. “Rapinoe!” said his 2 year-old daughter, Andrea Rosa Guzman."
— , U.S.A. Women’s World Cup Parade – Highlights (2015)
"Ven aquí, mija, her grandmother said warmly."
"When she collapsed into bed, her mother dragged her walker to her room to check on her. “Are you OK, mija?” she said."
— Edgar Sandoval, In the Rio Grande Valley, Death Has Become a Family Affair (2020)
How to use mija
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, affectionate way to address a girl or woman, common in Spanish-speaking families and communities.
When to use it
Informal and affectionate, used mostly with family or close friends.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mijas
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Etymology
A contraction of Spanish mi hija, "my daughter".
Rhymes for mija
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What does “mija” mean?
The word “mija” means a Spanish term of affection for a woman or girl, similar to "sweetheart" or "dear". In plain terms, a warm, affectionate way to address a girl or woman, common in Spanish-speaking families and communities.
How do you use “mija” in a sentence?
Here is “mija” used in a sentence: “Ven aquí, mija, her grandmother said warmly.”
What part of speech is “mija”?
“Mija” is a noun.
Where does the word “mija” come from?
The word “mija” comes from Spanish. A contraction of Spanish mi hija, "my daughter".
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