hermana
neutral, Cuba
A sister in Cuban Spanish is hermana. A younger or dear sister can be hermanita.
Meaning: female sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermana | neutral, Cuba |
| hermanita | affectionate |
Hermana is the standard word. Cubans also use it for a close female friend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word is the same as in the rest of the Spanish-speaking world.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural hermanas means sisters. If a group has both sexes, use hermanos.
Did you know?
- In Spanish an -ita ending as in hermanita makes the word small and tender.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana vive en Miami.My sister lives in Miami.
- Mi hermanita tiene cinco años.My little sister is five years old.
- Tengo tres hermanas.I have three sisters.
Example conversation
Karina talks about her sister with a friend, Odalys, in Havana.
- Odalys¿Tienes hermanas, Karina?Do you have sisters, Karina?
- KarinaSí, una hermana mayor.Yes, an older sister.
- Odalys¿Cómo se llama?What is her name?
