Hermanito (en. Little brother)

/eɾmaˈnito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Affectionate diminutive of brother.

My little brother always makes me laugh.

Mi hermanito siempre me hace reír.

It is commonly used to refer to a close friend in a loving manner.

I consider you my little brother, even though we are not from the same family.

Te considero mi hermanito, aunque no seamos de la misma familia.

Term used in popular culture to refer to a young person in a community.

That little brother is very respected in the neighborhood.

Ese hermanito es muy respetado en el barrio.

From Spanish, formed by 'hermano' with the diminutive suffix '-ito'.

soul brother

It refers to a very close friend.

hermanito del alma

brother

A person who shares at least one parent with another.

hermano

sister

Diminutive of sister, used affectionately.

hermanita

brotherhood

Relationship or bonds between siblings.

fraternidad

An intimate or close friend in an urban context.

That guy is my little brother, we are always together.

Ese tipo es mi hermanito, siempre estamos juntos.

A term of endearment among young men.

Hey, little brother, how's it going?

Oye, hermanito, ¿cómo te va?