In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about family members in Spanish. We will focus on the words "brother" and "sister."

Vocabulary Overview

In Spanish, these are the words for brother and sister:

• Hermano - This means "brother."
• Hermana - This means "sister."

Gender Agreement

In Spanish, words can be either masculine (for boys or men) or feminine (for girls or women).

• Hermano is a masculine word. We use it when we talk about a boy or man.
• Hermana is a feminine word. We use it when we talk about a girl or woman.

So, when you want to say "brother," use "hermano." For "sister," use "hermana."

Example Sentences

Here are some sentences to show you how to use these words:

1. ¿Tienes un hermano? - Do you have a brother?
2. Sí, tengo un hermano. - Yes, I have a brother.
3. ¿Tienes una hermana? - Do you have a sister?
4. No, no tengo una hermana. - No, I do not have a sister.

Related Family Vocabulary

Let’s learn some other family words in Spanish:

• Madre - Mother
• Padre - Father
• Hijo - Son
• Hija - Daughter

Practice

1. Try making your own sentences using hermano and hermana.
2. Match each family member with their word. For example:
   • Mi madre - My mother
   • Mi hermano - My brother
   • Mi hermana - My sister

By learning these words, you can easily talk about your family in Spanish. Remember, the more you practice, the better you will get!