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"My children" is a phrase which is often translated as "mis hijos", and "my son" is a phrase which is often translated as "mi hijo". Learn more about the difference between "my children" and "my son" below.
my children()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mis hijos
My children are still in school.Mis hijos todavía están en la escuela.
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my son()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mi hijo
It's my son's birthday tomorrow.Mañana es el cumpleaños de mi hijo.
a. hijo mío
You have sinned, my son.Has pecado, hijo mío.
b. hijo
No, my son. That's not how you do it.No, hijo. Así no se hace.
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