Sister in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'sister' is 'hermana', pronounced ehr-MAH-nah (IPA: /eɾˈmana/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: hermanas).
Pronunciation: ehr-MAH-nah
| Spanish | hermana |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehr-MAH-nah · /eɾˈmana/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | hermanas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'hermana'
- Mi hermana menor tiene diez años.
My younger sister is ten years old. - La hermana de Pedro canta muy bien.
Pedro's sister sings very well. - Mis hermanas y yo cocinamos juntas.
My sisters and I cook together. - Su hermana vive cerca de mis abuelos.
Her sister lives near my grandparents.
Common Phrases with 'hermana'
- hermana gemela
twin sister
How to Use 'hermana'
'Hermanas' refers to sisters only; if there is at least one brother in the group, Spanish switches to 'hermanos'. 'Hermana' is also the title for a nun: 'la hermana María'.
Where This Word Fits in the Family
Spanish family words come in matched masculine and feminine pairs — hijo/hija, hermano/hermana, tío/tía, abuelo/abuela — and the masculine plural covers any mixed group, which is why mis padres means "my parents" and mis tíos means "my aunt and uncle". See every family word, the in-law vocabulary and the possessive rules in our guide to family members in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Sister' in Spanish is 'hermana', pronounced ehr-MAH-nah.
It is spelled h-e-r-m-a-n-a.
'Hermana' is feminine: you say 'la hermana'.
The plural of 'hermana' is 'hermanas'.
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