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mijo / mija

🇨🇴 Spanish slang from Colombia

What does “mijo / mija” mean?

dear, buddy (from "mi hijo/a")

Example

“Tranquilo, mijo, eso se arregla.”
Relax, buddy, that can be sorted.

Good to know

Used for friends and partners, not only children.

Who you can say it to

Fine with anyone

🫂 Friends

The textbook way to say it: querido

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