amor de hermana
/amoɾ de eɾmana/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sister love' is translated into Spanish as amor de hermana.
This phrase is used to describe the affection and emotional bond shared between sisters.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of amor (love) and de hermana (of sister).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to the bond between multiple sisters, use the plural amor de hermanas instead of the singular hermana.
How do you pronounce it?
/amoɾ de eɾmana/
Did you know?
- The word hermana shares an ancient root with the English word 'germ' through the Latin 'germānus', which originally meant 'close relative' or 'sibling'.
- While amor de hermana is the literal phrase, Spanish speakers often use the word complicidad to describe the specific kind of secret-sharing love found between sisters.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the term hermana is used affectionately for a very close female friend who is not related by blood.
Examples in context
- María y Laura tienen un amor de hermanas inquebrantableMaría and Laura have an unbreakable sisterly love.
- Te presento a mi hermana Andrea. Tenemos un amor de hermanas inquebrantable.I'd like to introduce you to my sister Andrea, we have an unbreakable sisterly love.
- Feliz cumpleaños a mi compañera fiel y amiga incondicional. ¡Amor de hermanitas eterno!Happy birthday to my faithful companion and unconditional friend. Eternal little sisterly love!
- Querida Laura, el amor entre hermanas es único y especial. Gracias por ser mi apoyo constante en la vida.Dear Laura, love between sisters is unique and special. Thank you for being my constant support in life.
Example conversation
Mateo is watching Elena and her sister hug.
- MateoQué lindo es el amor de hermana.Sister love is so beautiful.
- ElenaSí, nos llevamos muy bien.Yes, we get along very well.
- MateoSe nota que se quieren mucho.It's obvious that you love each other a lot.
- ElenaElla es mi mejor amiga.She is my best friend.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, de, hermana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
