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    Hermano (en. Brother)

    /erˈmano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A male person who is a child of the same parents as another.
    My younger brother just graduated.
    Mi hermano menor acaba de graduarse.
    A man who is part of the same community or group.
    We are all brothers in this cause.
    Todos somos hermanos en esta causa.
    A term used to refer to a close companion or friend in informal contexts.
    That is my brother of the soul.
    Ese es mi hermano del alma.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'germanus', meaning 'from the same father or mother'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    older brother
    The brother who is older in age.
    hermano mayor
    younger brother
    The brother who is younger in age.
    hermano menor
    milk brother
    A very close friend or companion, considered like a brother.
    hermano de leche

    Related Words

    little sister
    Diminutive noun that refers to a little sister.
    hermanita
    stepbrother
    A man who is a brother from one of the parents, but not both.
    hermanastro
    sister
    A female person who is a child of the same parents as another.
    hermana

    Slang Meanings

    Close buddy or very close friend.
    That guy is my brother, he’s always there to help me.
    Ese tipo es mi hermano, siempre está ahí para ayudarme.
    Term of camaraderie among men.
    What's up, brother? Everything good?
    ¿Qué pasa, hermano? ¿Todo bien?