Spanish · Family & People
Hermana
Sister
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female sibling.
Example
Mi hermana vive en Madrid.
My sister lives in Madrid.
Etymology
'Hermana' is derived from the Latin 'soror', meaning sister, showing the evolution of familial terms in the transition from Latin to Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hermana' is common in both formal and informal speech and writing, used across all Spanish-speaking regions in social and familial contexts.