hermano
everyday
The word for brother is hermano, in Argentina as everywhere else. A younger brother can be called hermanito in an affectionate way.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermano | everyday |
| hermanito | affectionate, younger |
Mi hermano mayor is "my older brother" and mi hermano menor is "my younger brother". Together brothers and sisters are hermanos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Argentines also use hermano as a friendly address for a close friend, so Gracias, hermano does not always mean a family member.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is hermana. The plural hermanos covers a group of brothers or a mixed group of brothers and sisters.
Did you know?
- Calling a good friend hermano is common in Argentina and does not need a family tie.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano vive en Rosario.My brother lives in Rosario.
- Tengo dos hermanos y una hermana.I have two brothers and a sister.
Example conversation
Camila talks to her friend Ana about her family in a café in Buenos Aires.
- Ana¿Tenés hermanos?Do you have siblings?
- CamilaSí, un hermano mayor.Yes, an older brother.
- Ana¿Vive acá?Does he live here?
