How to Say ‘My dear son / kid’ in Mexican Spanish
Mijo
MEE-hoh
[MEE-hoh]
💬 Usage Tip: Mijo comes from mi hijo (“my son”), but people also use it affectionately even beyond literal sons.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, mijo/mija are loving family-style terms—tender, cozy, and very common with elders.
Phrase Breakdown
Mijo
[MEE-hoh]
my son / dear boy
A very affectionate Mexican family term, from mi hijo, often used lovingly even beyond a literal son.
Ven, Mijo, prueba la salsa.
Come here, son/dear boy, try the salsa.
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