hermano
neutral, Cuba
A brother is hermano in Cuba as everywhere in Spanish. Among friends Cubans also say asere or socio to address a close buddy.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermano | neutral, Cuba |
| asere | slang, Cuba, friend |
| socio | slang, friend |
Hermano is the word for a real brother. Friends can also call each other hermano and it sounds warm.
Which one should you use?
Asere is typical Cuban slang for a friend and not for a blood brother. Socio also means buddy and is used among friends.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The greeting ¿Qué bolá, asere? is easy to recognize as Cuban.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural hermanos can mean brothers or brothers and sisters together.
Did you know?
- Asere is strongly linked to Cuban speech and is often heard in Cuban songs and films.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano vive en La Habana.My brother lives in Havana.
- Tengo dos hermanos.I have two brothers.
Example conversation
Yoel meets his friend Raúl at a corner in Havana and then talks about his brother.
- Yoel¿Qué bolá, asere?What is up, buddy?
- RaúlAquí, ¿y tu hermano?Here, and your brother?
- YoelMi hermano está bien, gracias.My brother is fine, thanks.
