Spanish · People & Family
"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
Tengo tres hermanos.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
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
Latin 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.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Siblings" in other languages
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.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Y in Spanish AlphabetY in spanish alphabet. Learn how y works in the Spanish alphabet, from its names (ye and i griega) to its dual consonant and vowel pronunciation
- How to Practice Speaking Spanish with AI the Smart WayLearn how to practice speaking Spanish with AI using practical routines, realistic scenarios, and feedback loops that actually build real-world fluency.
