irmãs
The English phrase 'sisters' is irmãs in Portuguese.
The most common translation of 'sisters' in Portuguese is irmãs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of irmãs is irmã.
Did you know?
- The word irmã comes from the Latin germana, which originally meant 'from the same seed' or 'born of the same parents'.
- If you are talking about a group of mixed-gender siblings, including both brothers and sisters, you must use the masculine form irmãos instead of irmãs.
- In Portuguese, the word irmã is used as a term of endearment for a close female friend, much like 'sister' is used in English, but it is much more common in Brazil than in Portugal.
Examples in context
- Tom não tem irmãs.Tom has no sisters.This sentence is useful for saying that Tom has no irmãs.Tatoeba #4927624 by carlosalberto, translation #4493719 by CK
- Eu não tenho irmãs.I have no sisters.This sentence is useful for saying that I have no irmãs.Tatoeba #993203 by alexmarcelo, translation #993121 by CK
- Ela tem duas irmãs.She has two sisters.This sentence is useful for saying that she has two irmãs.Tatoeba #1327262 by alexmarcelo, translation #1327254 by CK
- Tenho duas irmãs lindas.I have two beautiful sisters.
- Vou sair com as minhas manas hoje.I'm going out with my sisters today.
- Vem cá, irmãzinhas, vamos tirar uma foto juntas!Come here, sisters, let's take a picture together!
- A mana mais velha sempre cuida da caçula.The older sister always takes care of the youngest one.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are talking about her family.
- BeatrizEu tenho duas irmãs.I have two sisters.
- GabrielSuas irmãs moram perto de você?Do your sisters live near you?
- BeatrizNão, elas moram longe.No, they live far away.
- GabrielElas te visitam sempre?Do they visit you often?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
