Question: is mijo a real word?
Answer: 'Mija' is actually a contraction of 'mi hija' (my daughter) and 'mijo' a contraction of 'mi hijo' (my son). It is often used as a slang term, and as a form of affection. ... 'Mija' or 'mijo' can also be used with anyone, even an adult, and means something similar to the English slang terms 'honey' or 'sweetie'.