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Ser hijo de...

/ser EE-ho de.../

To be someone's son/daughter (with implications)

When to use it

Used to describe someone's parentage in a way that hints at their personality or status, e.g., 'hijo de militar' for disciplined.

In conversation

Es hijo de músicos, por eso siempre lleva su guitarra a todas partes.

He's the son of musicians, so he always carries his guitar everywhere.

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