Brother in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'brother' is 'hermano', pronounced ehr-MAH-noh (IPA: /eɾˈmano/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: hermanos).
Pronunciation: ehr-MAH-noh
| Spanish | hermano |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehr-MAH-noh · /eɾˈmano/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | hermanos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'hermano'
- Mi hermano mayor vive en Chile.
My older brother lives in Chile. - Tengo dos hermanos y una hermana.
I have two brothers and one sister. - Su hermano y él juegan al fútbol juntos.
He and his brother play soccer together. - El hermano de Ana estudia medicina.
Ana's brother studies medicine.
Common Phrases with 'hermano'
- medio hermano
half brother - hermano gemelo
twin brother
How to Use 'hermano'
The plural 'hermanos' can mean 'brothers' or 'siblings' in general: '¿Cuántos hermanos tienes?' asks about all siblings. Use 'mayor' and 'menor' for older and younger: 'mi hermano mayor'.
Regional note: Shortened 'mano' is a common friendly address in Mexico ('¿qué onda, mano?').
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Brother' in Spanish is 'hermano', pronounced ehr-MAH-noh.
It is spelled h-e-r-m-a-n-o.
'Hermano' is masculine: you say 'el hermano'.
The plural of 'hermano' is 'hermanos'.
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