hermanos
/eɾmanos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "brothers" is hermanos.
hermanos can mean male siblings or it can refer to a group of siblings of both genders.
Which one should you use?
While hermanos is the masculine plural used for a mixed-gender group of siblings, the form hermanas is used exclusively for a group of only female siblings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form hermano is used for a single male sibling, whereas hermanas is the feminine plural form used only for a group of sisters. When referring to a mixed group of brothers and sisters, the masculine plural hermanos is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾmanos/
Did you know?
- The phrase hermanos de sangre specifically emphasizes a biological blood relation, whereas hermanos de leche refers to people who were breastfed by the same woman.
- The word hermandad is derived from hermano and refers to a brotherhood or a guild, often used in the context of religious confraternities during Holy Week.
- In some Caribbean dialects, calling a stranger hermano is an extremely common way to show warmth or friendliness to someone you have just met.
Examples in context
- Tom no tiene hermanos.Tom doesn't have any brothers.This sentence shows how to state that someone does not have any hermanos.Tatoeba #1180531 by Shishir, translation #1026160 by CK
- Los hermanos se odian.The brothers hate each other.This sentence describes brothers who hate one another.Tatoeba #1745756 by hayastan, translation #48584 by CK
- Ellos son mis hermanos.They are my brothers.This sentence is useful for identifying that a group of people are your hermanos.Tatoeba #1543350 by hayastan, translation #370716 by saeb
- Mis hermanos son muy inteligentes.My brothers are very intelligent.
- Quiero presentarte a mis hermanos.I want to introduce you to my brothers.
- Los hermanos López son muy amables.The López brothers are very kind.
- Me voy de fiesta con mis hermanitos.I'm going to party with my little brothers.
- 179 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their families at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Tienes muchos hermanos, Mateo?Do you have many brothers, Mateo?
- MateoNo, solo tengo dos hermanos.No, I only have two brothers.
- SofíaMis hermanos son muy divertidos.My brothers are very funny.
- MateoQué bueno que te lleves bien con tus hermanos.It is good that you get along well with your brothers.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
