noun
mijo
Mijo (noun) means a Spanish term of affection for a man or boy, similar to "sweetheart" or "son". Example: “¿Cómo estás, mijo? his abuela asked.”
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A Spanish term of affection for a man or boy, similar to "sweetheart" or "son".
"I tried to come out a couple times to my abuela, but one time, I said, “I think I’m gay.” And she turned to me and she was like, “You know, mijo, Rachel Maddow is a handsome woman.”"
— John Paul Brammer, Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice (2024)
"¿Cómo estás, mijo? his abuela asked."
How to use mijo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, affectionate way to address a boy or man, especially within family.
When to use it
Informal and affectionate, used mostly with family or close friends.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mijos
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Etymology
A contraction of Spanish mi hijo, "my son".
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What does “mijo” mean?
The word “mijo” means a Spanish term of affection for a man or boy, similar to "sweetheart" or "son". In plain terms, a warm, affectionate way to address a boy or man, especially within family.
What part of speech is “mijo”?
“Mijo” is a noun.
Where does the word “mijo” come from?
The word “mijo” comes from Spanish. A contraction of Spanish mi hijo, "my son".
What is the meaning of mijo?
"mijo" (noun) means a Spanish term of affection for a man or boy, similar to "sweetheart" or "son".
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