hermana
sister
noun ehr-MAH-nah Less Common
Origin: From Latin germana, 'sister (of the same parents)'.
Usage Note
Hermana is the female counterpart of hermano. The plural hermanos is gender-inclusive and means 'siblings' when referring to a mixed-gender group — not just brothers. Media hermana means 'half-sister'; hermanastra means 'stepsister'. The expression países hermanos ('brother nations') uses the masculine form for abstract collective reference.
Examples
"Mi hermana vive en Barcelona."
Natural Translation
My sister lives in Barcelona.
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