Translation of Spanish word "hermana" to English
hermana
/eɾˈmana/
Meaning
NounA daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
How to use
Hermana ('sister') is feminine. Masculine is hermano. Hermana mayor — Older sister.
🇬🇧 English
sister
Example
Mi hermana es doctora.
My sister is a doctor.
Ella es mi hermana pequeña.
She is my little sister.
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Common phrases
- hermana menor— younger sister
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What does the Spanish word "hermana" mean?▼
The Spanish word "hermana" means "sister" in English.
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