🇪🇸 How to say

“sister” in Spanish

hermana
Illustration of "sister" in a Spanish cultural setting
Two girls with matching curly hair share an ice cream cone on a park bench, laughing as one tries to steal a bite. They wear identical necklaces with half-heart pendants.

Usage note

Use 'hermana' for both blood sisters and close female friends you consider like family. It's common to add 'mayor' (older) or 'menor' (younger) to specify age.

Examples

  • Mi hermana mayor cocina muy bien.

    My older sister cooks very well.

  • ¿Tienes una hermana pequeña?

    Do you have a little sister?

  • Voy al cine con mi hermana.

    I'm going to the movies with my sister.

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What does "hermana" mean?

  • A. sister
  • B. meat
  • C. person
  • D. woman

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