hermano
brother
The Spanish word 'hermano' is used in exactly the same context as the English word 'brother'. It is used to refer to a male sibling. Just like in English, the word can also be used in a broader sense to refer to any male in a similar generational level within a group, especially in religious or fraternal contexts.
Example sentences using: hermano
Mi hermano se llama Roberto.
My brother's name is Roberto.
This sentence is used to introduce one's brother. Here, 'Mi' means 'My', 'hermano' means 'brother', 'se llama' translates to 'is called' and 'Roberto' is a name.
Su hermano estudia en la universidad.
Her brother studies at the university.
This sentence points out that someone's brother is in college. 'Su' can mean 'his', 'her', or 'their' depending on context. 'Estudia' means 'studies', 'en la' means 'at the', and 'universidad' means 'university'.
El hermano de Juan es maestro.
Juan's brother is a teacher.
This phrase expresses a person's profession. 'El hermano de Juan' translates to 'Juan's brother' and 'es maestro' translates to 'is a teacher'.
Tu hermano es muy inteligente.
This phrase is used for complimenting someone's sibling. 'Tu' means 'your', 'hermano' means 'brother', 'es' means 'is', 'muy' means 'very' and 'inteligente' translates to 'intelligent'.
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Nuestro hermano cocina muy bien.
Our brother cooks very well.
The phrase highlights someone's skills. 'Nuestro' means 'our', 'hermano' is 'brother', 'cocina' translates to 'cooks', 'muy' means 'very' and 'bien' translates to 'well'.
¿Dónde está mi hermano?
Where is my brother?
This phrase is a common question. '¿Dónde está mi hermano?' translates to 'Where is my brother?'. '¿Dónde está...' is the standard way to ask where someone or something is.
Mi hermano mayor tiene treinta años.
My older brother is thirty years old.
This phrase refers to the age of the speaker's brother. 'Mi hermano mayor' translates to 'my older brother', 'tiene' is 'has' and 'treinta años' means 'thirty years'.
Tu hermano y yo somos amigos.
Your brother and I are friends.
This phrase declares a relationship status. 'Tu' means 'your', 'hermano' is 'brother', 'y yo' translates to 'and I', 'somos' means 'are' and 'amigos' is the word for 'friends'.
Mi hermano vive en España.
My brother lives in Spain.
The phrase provides information about a person's place of residence. 'Mi hermano vive en España' translates to 'My brother lives in Spain'. 'Vive' is the verb form of 'to live'.
El perro de su hermano es adorable.
Her brother's dog is adorable.
This phrase compliments someone's pet. 'El perro de su hermano' translates to 'her brother's dog', and 'es adorable' translates to 'is adorable'.