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"Hermano" is a noun which is often translated as "brother", and "tengo dos hermanas" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have two sisters". Learn more about the difference between "hermano" and "tengo dos hermanas" below.
el hermano(
ehr
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mah
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (relative)
a. pair
No encuentro el hermano de este zapato en ningún lado.I can't find the pair for this shoe anywhere.
4. (colloquial) (form of address)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. brother (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Oye, hermano, ¿me prestas cinco pesos?Hey, brother, can you lend me five pesos?
b. bro (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Cálmate, hermano!Take it easy, bro!
c. mate (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hermano, no quieres meterte conmigo.Mate, you don't want to mess with me.
los hermanos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (relatives)
a. siblings (mixed gender)
Dos de mis hermanos viven en California.Two of my siblings live in California.
tengo dos hermanas(
tehng
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goh
dohs
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mah
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nahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I have two sisters
¿Conoces a alguien en Los Ángeles? - Tengo dos hermanas viviendo allí.Do you know anybody in Los Angeles? - I have two sisters living there.
b. I've got two sisters
¿Tienes hermanos? - Tengo dos hermanas y un hermanito pequeño.Do you have any siblings? - I've got two sisters and a little brother.
