el hijo mayor (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech:

Noun phrase.

Phonetic transcription:

/el iˈxo maˈʝor/

Translations:

• The oldest son.

Usage in Spanish:

"The oldest son" in Spanish is used to refer to the eldest child in a family. This term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts but might be more prevalent in spoken language, depending on the situation. It is a concept widely understood in Spanish-speaking countries.

Example sentences:

1. Mi hijo mayor acaba de graduarse de la universidad.
   Translation: My oldest son just graduated from college.

2. Es importante darle responsabilidades al hijo mayor para fomentar su autonomía.
   Translation: It's important to give responsibilities to the oldest son to foster his independence.

Idiomatic Expressions:

• Para el hijo mayor del rey, un título real: This expression is used to emphasize that some people have privileges or advantages due to their status or position. Translation: "For the king's oldest son, a royal title."

• Cargar con el hijo mayor: This phrase means to bear the greatest responsibilities or burdens in a given situation. Translation: "To carry the weight of the oldest son."

• Ser el hijo mayor de la patria: This expression refers to someone who is considered by many as the most important or emblematic figure of a country. Translation: "To be the oldest son of the homeland."

Etymology:

• "El hijo mayor" translates to "the oldest son." The word "hijo" comes from Latin "filius" (son) and "mayor" from Latin "maior" (greater, older).

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
• El primogénito (the firstborn).

• El hijo mayor (the oldest son).

• Antonyms:

• El hijo menor (the youngest son).
• El benjamín (the youngest child).

This word combination is straightforward in its meaning and usage, often used to refer to the firstborn in the family or the eldest child.