🇪🇸 How to say

“brother” in Spanish

hermano
Illustration of "brother" in a Spanish cultural setting
Two young boys with matching mischievous grins are playfully wrestling on a grassy lawn, their laughter echoing in the warm afternoon sun.

Usage note

"Hermano" is used for a brother and can also be used informally among close male friends, similar to "bro" or "dude" in English.

Examples

  • Mi hermano mayor se llama Carlos.

    My older brother is named Carlos.

  • Voy al parque con mi hermano.

    I am going to the park with my brother.

  • ¿Tienes un hermano?

    Do you have a brother?

Quick check

What does "hermano" mean?

  • A. brother
  • B. meat
  • C. person
  • D. woman

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