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"Siblings" in Spanish: hermanos
los hermanos
Note: sisters only: las hermanas
Siblings are often los hermanos (ehr-MAH-nohs). Hermanos can mean brothers, or brothers and sisters together. Sisters only are las hermanas.
Family size
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How to pronounce hermanos
Say it
ehr-MAH-nohs
/eɾˈma.nos/
Say ehr-MAH-nohs. Stress MAH. The h is silent.
"Siblings" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| los hermanos | siblings / brothers Default mixed or all-brother group. | Default mixed or all-brother group. |
| mis hermanos | my siblings / my brothers Possessive. | Possessive. |
| las hermanas | sisters Women or girls only. | Women or girls only. |
| somos hermanos | we are siblings Stating the relationship. | Stating the relationship. |
How to use hermanos in real life
- 1Family size
Tengo tres hermanos.
I have three siblings.
Hermanos can include sisters too.
- 2Photo talk
Estos son mis hermanos.
These are my siblings.
Pointing out hermanos in a photo.
- 3Weekend plans
Mis hermanos vienen el domingo.
My siblings are coming on Sunday.
Visit plans with hermanos.
Mistakes English speakers make with hermanos
Incorrect: Tengo tres siblings.
Correct: Tengo tres hermanos.
Use hermanos in Spanish, not the English word.
Incorrect: Las hermanos viven lejos.
Correct: Los hermanos viven lejos.
Hermanos takes los. Use las hermanas for sisters only.
Good to know
Good to knowLatin American Spanish often uses hermanos for a mixed group of brothers and sisters. Say hermanas when you mean only sisters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about family size
ChatPal
¿Cuántos hermanos tienes?
How many siblings do you have?
You
Tengo dos hermanos.
I have two siblings.
ChatPal
¿Viven cerca de ti?
Do they live near you?
You
Uno sí, el otro no.
One does, the other doesn't.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Siblings" in Spanish
Is hermanos only for brothers?
It can mean brothers, or mixed siblings. Sisters only: hermanas.
How do I say my siblings?
Mis hermanos.
How do I ask how many siblings?
¿Cuántos hermanos tienes?
What article does hermanos take?
Los hermanos. It is a masculine plural form.
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