Dictionary Romanian – English

frate



Substantiv masculin
1. și rel.

brother


2. bot., hort.

sucker


3. bot., hort.

runner


4. bot., hort.

tiller


5. fig.

brother


6. fig.

comrade


7. fig.

fellow


8. fig.

mate


9. fig.

chum


10. fig.

pal


Expressions:
frate bun  =  full/whole brother
frate bun și fig.  =  blood brother
frate de arme  =  companion/brother in arms
frate de cruce  =  sworn brother
frate de lapte  =  foster brother
frate vitreg  =  step brother
a trăi ca frații  =  to live like brothers
bine, frate, de ce nu mi-ai spus nimica ?  =  well, my dear, why didn't you tell me anything ?
frate, frate dar brânza(-i) cu bani  =  bussiness is business