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"Brother" in Spanish: hermano
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Brother in Spanish is el hermano. It is masculine. Say mi hermano for my brother. Hermana is the sister form.
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How to pronounce hermano
Say it
ehr-MAH-noh
/eɾˈmano/
ehr-MAH-noh. Stress mah. The h is silent.
"Brother" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hermano | brother A male sibling. | A male sibling. |
| mi hermano | my brother Everyday possessive. | Everyday possessive. |
| hermanos | siblings / brothers Can mean brothers or mixed siblings. | Can mean brothers or mixed siblings. |
| hermano mayor / menor | older / younger brother Common age labels. | Common age labels. |
How to use hermano in real life
- 1Family size
Tengo un hermano y una hermana.
I have one brother and one sister.
Hermano for the brother; hermana for the sister.
- 2At a party
Mi hermano trae la música.
My brother is bringing the music.
Mi hermano is the default phrase.
- 3Comparing ages
Mi hermano mayor vive solo.
My older brother lives alone.
Hermano mayor = older brother.
Mistakes English speakers make with hermano
Incorrect: La hermano es alto.
Correct: El hermano es alto.
Hermano is masculine. Use el hermano, mi hermano.
Incorrect: Mis hermano son gemelos.
Correct: Mis hermanos son gemelos.
Plural needs -s: hermanos. Keep the stem hermano.
Good to know
Good to knowHermanos can mean "brothers" or "siblings" as a group. If you need only sisters, say hermanas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Explaining who is in a photo
ChatPal
¿Ese es tu hermano?
Is that your brother?
You
Sí, es mi hermano menor.
Yes, he's my younger brother.
ChatPal
Se parecen mucho.
You look a lot alike.
You
Todos dicen eso de mi hermano.
Everyone says that about my brother.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brother" in Spanish
Is hermano masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el hermano. Feminine sibling is la hermana.
What does hermanos mean?
Brothers, or siblings as a mixed group.
How do I say older brother?
Hermano mayor. Younger is hermano menor.
How do I pronounce hermano?
ehr-MAH-noh. Silent h, stress on mah.
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