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A group of diverse friends standing together with their arms around each other's shoulders, smiling warmly.

fraternidad

fra-tehr-nee-DAHD

nounfB2
brotherhood?the feeling of friendship and support between people
Also:fraternity?a social organization or student group,fellowship?community spirit

📝 In Action

Debemos vivir en un ambiente de paz y fraternidad.

B1

We must live in an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood.

Él se unió a una fraternidad durante su primer año en la universidad.

B2

He joined a fraternity during his first year at the university.

La fraternidad entre los soldados era inquebrantable.

C1

The brotherhood among the soldiers was unbreakable.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hermandad (brotherhood)
  • compañerismo (companionship)
  • solidaridad (solidarity)

Antonyms

  • enemistad (enmity/hostility)
  • hostilidad (hostility)

Common Collocations

  • espíritu de fraternidad – spirit of brotherhood
  • fraternidad universal – universal brotherhood

💡 Grammar Points

Identifying the Gender

Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' are almost always feminine. Because of this, you should always use 'la' or 'una' with fraternidad.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Fraternidad vs. Hermandad

Mistake: "Using 'fraternidad' for every kind of club."

Correction: While they are similar, 'hermandad' is more common for religious groups or local neighborhood clubs, while 'fraternidad' is often used for university groups or the abstract concept of brotherhood.

⭐ Usage Tips

Academic Context

In many Spanish-speaking countries, the US-style 'fraternity' system isn't as common. If you are talking about a US college house, 'fraternidad' is the correct term, but people might just call it a 'club' or 'asociación' elsewhere.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: fraternidad

Question 1 of 2

Which article should you use with 'fraternidad'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

fraternal(brotherly) - adjective
fraternizar(to fraternize/befriend) - verb
fraterno(fraternal/brotherly) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'fraternidad' only apply to men?

Technically, the root word means 'brother', but in modern Spanish, 'fraternidad' is used as a gender-neutral term for unity and friendship between all humans, regardless of gender.

Is it a common word in daily conversation?

It's a bit formal. In casual talk, people might use 'amistad' (friendship) or 'buena onda' (good vibes/friendliness), but you will hear 'fraternidad' in news, politics, and school settings.