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How to Say "These are my kids" in Spanish
Use 'Estos son mis hijos' to introduce your children in Spanish. A straightforward phrase for family introductions.
Estos son mis hijos.
EH-stohs sohn mees EE-hohsneutral
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Say this when you're introducing your children to someone new, perhaps at a party or a family gathering. It's a direct way to state who they are to you.
Alternatives
- Estas son mis hijas.Use if all your children are daughters.
- Este es mi hijo.Use if you have only one son.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'hijos' with 'hijas'
'Hijos' is used for a group of children that includes at least one boy, or for sons only. 'Hijas' is for daughters only.
Pronouncing 'h'
The 'h' in 'hijos' is silent in Spanish, so it sounds like 'ee-hohs'.
A small cultural note
In many Latin American cultures, family is central, and introducing your children is a common and warm gesture.
Frequently asked
How to say 'these are my kids' if I have daughters?
If all your children are girls, you would say 'Estas son mis hijas.' This uses the feminine plural form.
What if I only have one child?
If you have one son, say 'Este es mi hijo.' If you have one daughter, say 'Esta es mi hija.'
Is 'hijos' only for boys?
No, 'hijos' is the masculine plural form and can refer to a group of sons, or a mixed group of sons and daughters. If the group is all daughters, you use 'hijas'.
