fraternidad

fra-tehr-nee-DAHD/fɾateɾniˈðað/

“fraternidad” means “brotherhood” in Spanish (the feeling of friendship and support between people).

brotherhood

Also: fraternity, fellowship

NounfB2

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

📝 In Action

Debemos vivir en un ambiente de paz y fraternidad.

We must live in an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood.

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

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

La fraternidad entre los soldados era inquebrantable.

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fraternidad" in Spanish:

brotherhood→fellowship→fraternity→

✏️ 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

amistad libertad ciudad

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'fraternitas', which comes from 'frater', meaning 'brother'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: fraternityFrench: fraternitéItalian: fraternità

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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.