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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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