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How to Say "He has his mom's eyes" in Spanish
Say 'Tiene los ojos de su mamá' to note someone's resemblance to their mother's eyes.
Tiene los ojos de su mamá.
TYEH-neh lohs OH-hohs deh soo mah-MAHneutral
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Use this when you notice a child, especially a boy, has inherited their mother's eye color or shape. It's a common observation when pointing out family resemblances.
Alternatives
- Tiene los ojos de su madre.Slightly more formal than 'mamá'.
- Los ojos los sacó de su mamá.A more idiomatic and colorful way to say it.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'su' for 'his'
While 'su' can mean 'his', 'her', or 'your' (formal), in this context 'su mamá' clearly refers to 'his mom'.
Confusing 'ojos' and 'ojalá'
'Ojos' means eyes; 'ojalá' is an expression of hope, like 'hopefully'.
A small cultural note
Pointing out resemblances is a very common and appreciated way to connect with people in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Frequently asked
How to say he has his dad's eyes in Spanish?
You would say 'Tiene los ojos de su papá.' This follows the same structure, just substituting 'papá' for 'mamá'.
What does 'sacó' mean in this context?
'Sacó' literally means 'took out' or 'got', but in the phrase 'Los ojos los sacó de su mamá', it implies he inherited or got his eyes from his mom.
Can I use 'él' at the beginning?
You can say 'Él tiene los ojos de su mamá,' but the pronoun 'él' is often omitted because the verb 'tiene' already implies 'he' or 'she'.
