Translation of Spanish word "hermano" to English
hermano
/eɾˈmano/
Meaning
NounSon of the same parents as another person.
How to use
Hermano ('brother') is masculine (feminine: hermana). The masculine plural hermanos can mean 'brothers' or 'siblings' (brothers and sisters together).
🇬🇧 English
brother
Example
Mi hermano vive en Madrid.
My brother lives in Madrid.
Tengo un hermano mayor.
I have an older brother.
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Common phrases
- hermano mayor— older brother
- hermano menor— younger brother
- medio hermano— half-brother
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The Spanish word "hermano" means "brother" in English.
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