hermano

Male family member

Hermano is Spanish for brother, used in English to address or refer to a male friend, comrade, or peer—especially among Spanish speakers or in communities with Hispanic influence.

It conveys familiarity and solidarity: What's up, hermano?

The feminine form is hermana.

comrade

amigo

Spanish for friend

  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion
  • matePartner or companion

comrade · partner · ally · sidekick · chum · compatriot · colleague · associate · peer · crony

bond

camaraderie

Goodwill among companions

trust · support · connection · affinity · unity · fellowship · rapport · empathy · understanding · closeness

family

parent

Mother or father

  • cousinAunt or uncle's child
  • nephewSibling's male offspring
  • nieceSibling's female offspring

uncle · aunt · grandparent · ancestor · descendant · relatives · household · clan · lineage · heritage

sibling

sister

Female sibling

half-brother · half-sister · younger · older · elder · firstborn · baby brother · big brother · little brother · adoptive

Categories
Opposites
gender/sex of sibling

hermanohermana

Sister in Spanish

sister · sis · half-sister · stepsister

familial vs non-familial relationship

hermanostranger

Person not yet known

enemy · outsider · rival · amigo

Family

fraternity, fraternal, fraternize, fraternization, confraternity

Familiarity
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