sor

sor/soɾ/

“sor” means “Sister” in Spanish (religious title for a nun).

Sister

Also: Soror

NounfB1formal

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz fue una famosa escritora mexicana.

Sister Juana Inés de la Cruz was a famous Mexican writer.

La carta fue escrita por sor María.

The letter was written by Sister Mary.

Hablamos con sor Lucía sobre la historia del convento.

We spoke with Sister Lucia about the history of the convent.

Words that translate to "sor" in Spanish:

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Which of the following is the correct way to use 'sor'?

👥 Word Family▼

sororidad(sisterhood/sorority) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'soror', which means 'sister'. It entered Spanish as a shortened form specifically for religious use.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sororityFrench: soeurItalian: suora

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Is 'sor' still used today?

Yes, it is still used within the Catholic Church and in religious communities to address or refer to nuns.

Do I capitalize 'sor'?

Usually, yes. When it is used as a title before a name (like Sor Maria), it is treated as a proper noun.

Does 'sor' have a plural form?

The plural is 'sores', but it is very rarely used. Usually, you would say 'las hermanas' if referring to a group of nuns.