Amo a mi hermano
/amo a mi eɾmano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I love my brother" is translated into Spanish as Amo a mi hermano.
This phrase is used to express deep affection for one's male sibling.
Which one should you use?
While 'amo' expresses deep, intense love, the more common way to express affection for family members in daily conversation is Quiero a mi hermano.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, one might say Te quiero un chorro, hermano or Te amo un chingo, hermanito to express love. In Spain, one can use Te quiero un montón, hermano to express love.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Amo a mi hermano, the word a acts as the 'personal a'. This is a grammatical requirement in Spanish when the direct object is a specific person.
How do you pronounce it?
/amo a mi eɾmano/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word hermano shares a common ancestor with the English word 'germane', which means related or fitting. This connection highlights that 'brother' and 'germane' both stem from the concept of being part of the same kin.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you can call your brother hermanito regardless of his age or size to show extra warmth and endearment.
Examples in context
- Amo a mi hermano mucho.I love my brother a lot.
- Amo a mi hermano con todo mi corazón.I love my brother with all my heart.
- Amo a mi hermano porque es muy bueno.I love my brother because he is very good.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their family.
- Javier¿Quieres mucho a tu familia?Do you love your family very much?
- LucíaSí, amo a mi hermano y a mis padres.Yes, I love my brother and my parents.
- JavierEs bueno que lo digas.It is good that you say that.
- LucíaÉl es una persona especial para mí.He is a special person to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, amo, hermano, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
