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No. 1,280 in Spanish

hermanos

"Brothers" or "siblings."

In a sentence

  • Mis hermanos son muy simpáticos.

    My siblings are very nice.

    In this sentence, 'hermanos' is used to refer to siblings in general, which can include both brothers and sisters.

  • Juan y María son hermanos.

    Juan and María are siblings.

    Here, 'hermanos' indicates that Juan and María are siblings, again without specifying their gender.

  • Mis hermanos mayores siempre me ayudan con la tarea.

    My older brothers always help me with homework.

    In this context, 'hermanos' specifically refers to the speaker's older brothers, indicating a gendered use of the word.

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