mi hermano es gay
/mi eɾmano es ɡai/from spelling rules
To say "my brother is gay" in Spanish, use mi hermano es gay.
This phrase is used to state that the speaker's brother is homosexual.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi eɾmano es ɡai/
Did you know?
- Before the word hermano became standard, Old Spanish used the word fradre, which is a closer relative to the English word 'father' and the Latin 'frater'.
- The word marica is a complex term that can function as a harsh slur or as a term of endearment among friends, depending entirely on the social context.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word hermano is often used to refer to a very close friend or a fellow member of a community, regardless of biological relation.
Examples in context
- No te preocupes, mi hermano es gay.Don't worry, my brother is gay.
- ¿Sabías que mi hermano es gay?Did you know that my brother is gay?
Example conversation
María is telling her friend Alejandro about her brother's life.
- MaríaAlejandro, tengo que contarte algo.Alejandro, I have to tell you something.
- Alejandro¿Qué pasa, María?What's happening, María?
- MaríaMi hermano es gay.My brother is gay.
- AlejandroGracias por compartirlo conmigo.Thank you for sharing that with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, gay, hermano, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
