How to Say "soror" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “soror” is “sor” — B1 level.
Examples
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.
Using 'Sor' with Names
This word is a title, like 'Mr.' or 'Dr.', but specifically for nuns. It always comes immediately before the person's first name.
Always Feminine
Since this title is only used for women in religious orders, it never changes to a masculine form.
Family vs. Religion
Mistake: “Calling your biological sister 'mi sor'.”
Correction: Use 'mi hermana'. 'Sor' is strictly for nuns, usually in a formal or religious setting.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.