English–Spanish

“brother” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eɾˈmano/

Example

¿Tienes un hermano?

Do you have a brother?

Illustration for hermano (brother)

How to say “brother” in Spanish

“Brother” in Spanish is hermano.

Male family member sharing one or both parents with another person.

Full entry for hermano: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hermano

Me llevo bien con mi hermano desde la infancia.

I have gotten along with my brother since childhood.

Tips for using hermano

  • Beyond family use, hermano commonly serves as an informal vocative in many Spanish-speaking areas where it means something like 'bro' and not necessarily a literal brother.

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