How to Say "little son" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “little son” is “hijito” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ven aquí, hijito, vamos a comer.
Come here, little son, we are going to eat.
Mi hijito mayor ya va a la universidad.
My dear son is already going to university.
No llores, hijito, todo va a estar bien.
Don't cry, sweetie, everything is going to be okay.
The Power of '-ito'
In Spanish, adding '-ito' to the end of a word is like giving it a hug. It makes the word 'hijo' (son) sound smaller, cuter, or more loved.
Gender Matters
This word ends in 'o', so it only refers to males. If you are talking to or about a girl, you must change it to 'hijita'.
Not Just for Kids
Mistake: “Only using 'hijito' for toddlers.”
Correction: You can use 'hijito' for a 40-year-old man! Parents use it for their children regardless of their age to show affection.
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