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How to Say ‘But my brother doesn't’ in Mexican Spanish

Pero mi hermano no

PEH-roh mee ehr-MAH-noh noh

[PEH-roh mee ehr-MAH-noh noh]

💬 Usage Tip: A neat short answer. The verb is understood from the earlier question.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Native speakers often shorten repeated information like this.

Phrase Breakdown

Pero

[PEH-roh]

but

Used to introduce a contrast with the previous idea.

Example

Pero mi hermano no vive conmigo.

But my brother does not live with me.

mi hermano

mee ehr-MAH-noh

my brother

Noun phrase identifying the person; keep it smooth and connected.

Example

Pero mi hermano no.

But my brother does not.

Words in this phrase

mi

[mee]

my

A possessive adjective showing that the brother is your brother.

Example

Pero mi hermano no está aquí.

But my brother is not here.

hermano

[ehr-MAH-noh]

brother

A male sibling in your family.

Example

Pero mi hermano no puede venir hoy.

But my brother cannot come today.

no

[noh]

no; not

A negative word used to reject or negate the statement.

Example

Pero mi hermano no vive aquí.

But my brother does not live here.

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