hermana
standard, everyday
In Colombia a sister is hermana. With a younger sister or in an affectionate way, people say hermanita.
Meaning: female sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermana | standard, everyday |
| hermanita | affectionate |
Hermana is the neutral word for a sister of any age. Hermanita is the friendly diminutive. Hermano is brother, and hermanos can mean brothers and sisters together.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Colombians also use hermana and hermano for close friends, as in mi hermano del alma.
Did you know?
- A half sister is a media hermana and a stepsister is a hermanastra.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana vive en Bogotá.My sister lives in Bogotá.
- Mi hermanita tiene diez años.My little sister is ten years old.
- Tengo dos hermanas.I have two sisters.
Example conversation
Valeria and Juan talk about their family in Cali.
- Valeria¿Tienes hermanos?Do you have siblings?
- JuanSí, una hermana mayor.Yes, an older sister.
- ValeriaYo tengo una hermanita.I have a little sister.
