Fraternal (en. Fraternal)
/frateɾnal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Relationship or bond between brothers.
Their fraternal love is unbreakable.
Su amor fraternal es inquebrantable.
Associations that group people with brotherly ties.
He belonged to a fraternal society of students.
Pertenecía a una sociedad fraternal de estudiantes.
Etymology
From the Latin 'frater', which means brother.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fraternal love
the affection and loyalty between brothers.
amor fraternal
fraternal relationship
a close and affectionate bond between people who consider themselves like brothers.
relación fraternal
Related Words
brotherhood
the relationship of being brothers.
hermandad
compatriot
a person from the same homeland or nation, in a brotherly sense.
compatriota
Slang Meanings
Camaraderie among close friends.
We always support our brothers in good times and bad.
Siempre apoyamos a nuestros hermanos en las buenas y en las malas.
Emotional bond similar to that of brothers among non-relatives.
That relationship feels very fraternal after so many years together.
Esa relación se siente muy fraternal después de tantos años juntos.