irmãs
neutral, plural
In Portugal "sisters" is irmãs, the plural of irmã. The casual, affectionate form is manas.
Meaning: female siblings (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| irmãs | neutral, plural |
| manas | casual, Portugal |
| irmã | neutral, singular |
You say as minhas irmãs for "my sisters". Brothers and sisters together are irmãos, using the masculine plural.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mana and mano are informal names for a sister and a brother in Portugal. They are also used between close friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural irmãs keeps the nasal ã. A group with at least one brother is irmãos.
Did you know?
- The word irmã also means a nun, as in a irmã Lúcia.
Examples in context
- Tenho duas irmãs.I have two sisters.
- As minhas irmãs vivem no Porto.My sisters live in Porto.
- Vou ao cinema com as manas.I am going to the cinema with my sisters.
Example conversation
Daniela tells her friend Paulo about her family during a lunch in Lisbon.
- PauloTens irmãos?Do you have siblings?
- DanielaTenho duas irmãs, a Rita e a Joana.I have two sisters, Rita and Joana.
- PauloSão mais velhas?Are they older?
