Mexican Spanish for English speakers House · Lesson 0

Family members

Mexican Spanish family — ¡Hola hijo! (Hi son!) — using hijo/hija affectionately.

Conversation

  1. Yennifer Yennifer

    ¡Hola hijo! ¿Qué tal la escuela?

    Hi son! How was school?

  2. Cassian Cassian

    Muy bien, mamá, Muy divertido

    Really good Mom, so much fun

    Tip: Mamá y Papá is the nicer way of calling our parents (Mom and Dad)

  3. Yennifer Yennifer

    Que bien hijo. ¿Hiciste nuevos amigos?

    That's good son. Did you make some friends?

  4. Cassian Cassian

    Si mamá. Se llama

    Yes mom. His name is...

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

Mexican Spanish для family members?

Mamá (mom), papá (dad), hijo/hija (son/daughter), hermano/a (brother/sister), abuelo/a (grandparent), tío/a (uncle/aunt).

What does hijo mean in Mexican Spanish?

Literally 'son', but used affectionately for kids by any adult. Common Mexican term of endearment.

Mexican family culture?

Family is central. Multi-generational households common. Strong respect for elders. Sundays often reserved for family time.

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