nounnoun

el hijo

son

Es una persona que nace de una madre y un padre.

The Spanish word hijo primarily refers to a male offspring in relation to his parents.

Direct offspring: A son, a male child of a person or animal.
Religious/Metaphorical: In a religious context, it is used to denote a spiritual descendant or follower (e.g., hijo de Dios). In a broader sense, it can refer to someone or something that originates from a specific place, time, or set of circumstances (e.g., hijo de su tiempo - a product of his time).
Colloquial usage: It is frequently used as a term of endearment, often addressing a younger person or someone with whom the speaker has a close, protective relationship, similar to saying "my dear" or "son" in English.

Grammar: This is a masculine noun. The feminine form is hija . When referring to a group of children of mixed gender, the masculine plural hijos is used.
Word origin: It comes from the Latin word filius, meaning son. Over time, the initial 'f' evolved into the silent 'h' found in modern Spanish, following a common phonetic shift in the development of the language.

Synonyms:

Vástago : A more formal or literary term for an offspring or descendant.
Descendiente : A general term for a descendant.
Chaval or niño : Often used interchangeably in colloquial contexts to refer to a boy or a young person.