No. 824 in Spanish
hermano
Brother.
In a sentence
Mi hermano vive en Madrid.
My brother lives in Madrid.
Here, 'hermano' is used in its literal familial sense, referring to one's male sibling.
Todos somos hermanos en esta gran comunidad.
We are all siblings in this great community.
Here, 'hermano' refers to a metaphorical relationship, expressing brotherhood among members of a group.
¡Qué pasa, hermano!
What's up, brother!
Here, 'hermano' is used colloquially to refer to a friend or close acquaintance, often for emotional effect.
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