How to Say "Thank You, My Brother" in Spanish

Gracias, mi hermano

/ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas mi eɾˈmano/word by word

The Spanish phrase for "thank you, my brother" is Gracias, mi hermano.

This expression of gratitude is used when speaking to a male sibling or a very close male friend. While it can refer to a biological sibling, it is frequently used as a term of endearment for a very close male friend.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of gracias (thanks), mi (my) and hermano (brother).

Which one should you use?

Dropping the possessive adjective mi to say Gracias, hermano makes the address feel more casual and common in spoken Spanish. For a more affectionate tone, you can use Gracias, hermanito. to mean "Thanks, little brother."

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The phrase Gracias, mi hermano is an expression of gratitude. For more informal variations, you might say Te agradezco, hermano. (I appreciate it, brother) or Mil gracias, hermano. (Thanks a lot, brother).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Mexico, you may hear the regional expression Gracias, carnal. to mean "Thanks, bro." In Venezuela and Colombia, the expression Gracias, pana. is used to mean "Thanks, buddy."

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ˈɡɾaθjas/ [ˈɡɾa.θjas mi eɾˈmano]. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.

Did you know?

In Mexico, the term carnal is used instead of hermano because it stems from carne, meaning 'flesh'.
While hermano is the standard word today, Old Spanish used the word fradre, which is much closer to the English 'frater' or 'fraternity'.
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a stranger hermano can be a strategy to establish an immediate bond of trust or solidarity during a negotiation.

Examples in context

¡Gracias, hermano! Me ayudaste mucho con mi tarea.
Thank you, brother! You helped me a lot with my homework.
Estoy agradecido, hermanito, por tu apoyo incondicional.
I am grateful, little brother, for your unconditional support.
¡Te agradezco un montón, hermano! Sin ti, este viaje no sería lo mismo.
I appreciate it a lot, brother! This trip wouldn't be the same without you.
¡Gracias por tu atención, hermano!
Thank you for your attention, brother!
Eres el mejor, gracias, mi hermano.
You are the best, thank you, my brother.

Example conversation

Javier helps Elena carry some heavy boxes into her house.

Elena

Ya terminamos con todas las cajas.
We are finished with all the boxes.
Javier

De nada, fue un placer ayudarte.
You're welcome, it was a pleasure to help you.
Elena

Gracias, mi hermano, eres muy amable.
Thank you, my brother, you are very kind.
Javier

No hay problema, para eso estamos.
No problem, that is what we are here for.

Sources

IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (gracias, mi, hermano) and can differ in connected speech.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries gracias, hermano, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Thank You, My Brother” in Spanish