How to Say "sisters" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sisters” is “hermanas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
NounA1
female siblings
Examples
Mis hermanas y yo vamos al cine esta noche.
My sisters and I are going to the cinema tonight.
Tengo dos hermanas mayores que viven en Madrid.
I have two older sisters who live in Madrid.
Gender and Plural
This word is the plural form of 'hermana.' It is always feminine and requires feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'las hermanas buenas').
Confusing 'hermanas' and 'hermanos'
Mistake: “Using 'hermanos' to refer only to a group of female siblings.”
Correction: Use 'hermanas' for an all-female group. Use 'hermanos' for a mixed group of brothers and sisters, or an all-male group.
Other Meanings of “hermanas”
“hermanas” can also mean:
- nuns or religious women(B1, neutral/formal)
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