sororidad
/soɾoɾiˈdad/
The Spanish word for sorority is sororidad.
Sororidad is used to express the concept of feminist sisterhood or solidarity between women. It is frequently employed in political and social contexts to describe the support and shared bonds among women.
Meaning: social organization of female students at a college or university (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'sorority' often refers to a specific Greek-letter organization, sororidad describes the abstract principle of solidarity. If you are referring to a formal organization, a religious order or a literal 'sisterhood' or 'brotherhood', hermandad is often more appropriate.
How do you pronounce it?
/soɾoɾiˈdad/
Did you know?
- Unlike 'sorority' in English, which is common in American campus life, sororidad describes a bond that exists regardless of educational status.
- Sororidad is a direct relative of the English word 'sorority', as both descend from the Latin word soror meaning 'sister'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, using sororidad in a casual conversation about social clubs might sound overly political or academic.
Examples in context
- Dentro de la hermandad encontré amigas para toda la vida.Within the sorority, I found lifelong friends.
- ¡Me encantaría unirme a una fraternidad femenina en la universidad!I would love to join a sorority in college!
- Nuestras reuniones del grupo de hermanas siempre son divertidas.Our sorority gatherings are always fun.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about college life.
- LucíaMe gustaría unirme a una sororidad.I would like to join a sorority.
- MateoEso suena divertido, Lucía.That sounds fun, Lucía.
- LucíaLa sororidad ayuda a hacer amigas.The sorority helps you make friends.
- MateoEs una buena idea.It is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sorority” translations and entries sororidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sororidad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
