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.
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.
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.
Pero mi hermano no está aquí.
But my brother is not here.
hermano
[ehr-MAH-noh]
brother
A male sibling in your family.
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.
Pero mi hermano no vive aquí.
But my brother does not live here.
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