This is the 11834th most frequent Spanish word.
hermanastro
Stepbrother or stepsibling.
'Hermanastro' is used here to refer to the male step-sibling in a positive and supportive context, highlighting his positive traits.
Mi hermanastro es amable y siempre me ayuda con mis tareas.
My stepbrother is kind and always helps me with my homework.
In this sentence, 'hermanastro' denotes a step-sibling relationship without emphasizing closeness or conflict, showing a neutral or everyday use.
A veces discuto con mi hermanastro por cómo organizar la casa.
Sometimes I argue with my stepbrother about how to organize the house.
Here, 'hermanastro' is used to reflect a formal distinction of a step-sibling relationship but also portrays emotional closeness.