hijas
EE-hass/ˈixas/“hijas” means “daughters” (female children).
daughters
Also: girls
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Mis hijas ya tienen veinte años.
A1My daughters are already twenty years old.
Ella tiene dos hijas y un hijo.
A2She has two daughters and one son.
Las hijas de mi vecina estudian música.
B1My neighbor's daughters study music.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'hijas'?
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The word comes from the Latin word *filia*, which meant 'daughter'. Over centuries, the 'f' sound changed into the silent 'h' we see today in Spanish.
First recorded: 10th century (in the form 'fija', later evolving to 'hija')
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'hijas' y 'hijos'?
'Hijas' refers specifically to female children (daughters). 'Hijos' refers to male children (sons) or a mixed group of children (both sons and daughters).