sister

• Sustantivo que designa a una hermana (pariente femenina) o a una persona con la que se comparte un vínculo o pertenencia común, como en comunidades religiosas o fraternidades.

A noun referring to a female sibling, or a person who shares a common bond or affiliation with another.

1. A1formal

   A female sibling; a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person.

   hermana (hermana de sangre)

   • My sister is two years younger than me.
   • She has a sister who lives in Canada.
   • The sisters often spend weekends together.

   Sinónimossis

   Antónimosbrother

2. NunB1formal

   A woman who is a member of a religious community, especially a Christian one.

   Religiosa

   • Sister Mary teaches at the local school.
   • The sisters in the convent pray every morning.
   • She decided to become a sister after years of service.

   Sinónimosnunreligious

3. Close female friendA2informal

   A woman who is considered like a sibling due to a close bond of friendship.

   hermana (amiga íntima)

   • She's not just my friend; she's my sister.
   • We've been sisters since college.
   • He introduced her as his sister from another mother.

   Sinónimossis