hermano
everyday
In the Dominican Republic your brother is your hermano. Friends also call each other mano, a short casual form of hermano. It is also called mi hermano.
Meaning: male sibling or close friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermano | everyday |
| mano | casual, to a friend |
| mi hermano | warm |
The word mano is used as an address between male friends, like "bro". For a real sibling, say mi hermano.
How does it change in a sentence?
A sister is hermana. The plural hermanos can mean brothers or brothers and sisters together.
Did you know?
- A colmado is a corner shop and a social meeting spot in Dominican neighborhoods.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano vive en Nueva York.My brother lives in New York.
- Mano, ¿qué tú haces?Bro, what are you up to?
- Es mi hermano menor.He is my younger brother.
Example conversation
Jonathan chats with his friend Pedro near a colmado in Santo Domingo.
- Jonathan¿Qué lo qué, mano?What is up, bro?
- PedroAquí, tranquilo. ¿Y tu hermano?Here, relaxed. And your brother?
- JonathanBien, trabajando.Fine, working.
