mis hermanos
/mis eɾmanos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my brothers" is translated into Spanish as mis hermanos.
mis hermanos is used to refer to male siblings or to a group of siblings that includes both brothers and sisters.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective mis must agree in number with the noun hermanos. The singular form of this phrase is mi hermano, which means "my brother".
How do you pronounce it?
/mis eɾmanos/
Did you know?
- The phrase hermano de leche literally means 'brother of milk' and refers to two people who were nursed by the same woman.
- The word hermandad comes from hermano and refers not just to 'brotherhood' but often to a specific charitable or religious organization that manages processions.
- In many Latin American countries, it is common to call a cousin mi hermano if the bond is exceptionally close, effectively upgrading their status in the family hierarchy.
Examples in context
- Ellos son mis hermanos.They are my brothers.This sentence is useful for identifying who someone is.Tatoeba #1543350 by hayastan, translation #370716 by saeb
- Mis hermanos corren en el parque.My brothers run in the park.This sentence is useful for describing an action performed by brothers.Tatoeba #9509692 by eltacodemex, translation #9525229 by DJ_Saidez
- Uno de mis hermanos toca el fagot.One of my brothers plays the bassoon.This sentence is useful for describing a specific talent of one of the brothers.Tatoeba #6865328 by arh, translation #6864923 by CK
- Mis hermanos son muy talentososMy brothers are very talented
- Los hermanos míos heredarán la propiedadMy brothers will inherit the property
- Hoy voy al cine con mis hermanosI am going to the movies with my brothers today
- Mis hermanos y yo vamos al partidoMy brothers and I are going to the game
- Tengo que comprar regalos para mis hermanosI have to buy gifts for my brothers
- David y Juan, mis hermanos, son muy simpáticosDavid and Juan, my brothers, are very friendly
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their families.
- AlejandroTengo tres hermanos.I have three brothers.
- María¿Dónde viven mis hermanos ahora?Where do my brothers live now?
- AlejandroEllos viven en Madrid.They live in Madrid.
- MaríaExtraño mucho a mis hermanos.I miss my brothers very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
