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"The youngest" is a phrase which is often translated as "el menor", and "oldest brother" is a phrase which is often translated as "hermano mayor". Learn more about the difference between "the youngest" and "oldest brother" below.
the youngest(
thuh
yuhng
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gihst
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. el más pequeño
The youngest students in class are all friends with each other.Los estudiantes más pequeños de la clase son todos amigos.
d. el más chico
This is the youngest of the family, Miguel.Este es el más chico de la familia, Miguel.
oldest brother(
ol
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dehst
bruh
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thuhr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. hermano mayor
I have two brothers. My oldest brother, Peter, is 26; then comes Phil, 24; and finally me, 21.Tengo dos hermanos. My hermano mayor, Peter, tiene 26 años; después viene Phil, de 24, y por último yo, de 21.
b. mayor de los hermanos
Frank had three brothers, but his oldest brother died in a car accident.Frank tenía tres hermanos, pero el mayor de los hermanos murió en un accidente automovilístico.
