What is the Spanish word for "brother"?

Learn how to say "brother" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

brother

Spanish

hermano

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Examples of how to use "brother" in Spanish

English
My older brother is a lawyer.
Spanish
Mi hermano mayor es abogado.
English
My brother lives in Tokyo now.
Spanish
Mi hermano vive en Tokio ahora.
English
Her brother plays guitar very well.
Spanish
Su hermano toca la guitarra muy bien.
English
I helped my brother with homework.
Spanish
Ayudé a mi hermano con la tarea.
English
Their brother cooked dinner for everyone.
Spanish
Su hermano cocinó la cena para todos.

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