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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
This word is the plural form of the singular noun 'hija' (daughter). Since 'hija' ends in a vowel ('a'), we add an '-s' to make it plural: 'hijas'.
Gender Consistency
Since 'hijas' is a feminine plural noun, any adjectives or articles used with it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'Mis hijas' / 'Las hijas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender Plurals
Mistake: "Using 'hijos' when referring only to female children."
Correction: 'Hijos' (with an 'o') means 'sons' or 'children' (mixed gender group). Use 'hijas' (with an 'a') only when referring specifically to daughters.
⭐ Usage Tips
Family Vocabulary
When talking about your family, remember that 'hijas' refers to the female members of the younger generation, while 'hijos' can refer to the male members or the entire group of children.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hijas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'hijas'?
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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).