hermana

See also: hermaná

Asturian

Noun

hermana f (plural hermanes)

1. sister, female equivalent of hermanu

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Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /eɾˈmana/, [eɾˈma.na]

Etymology 1

Noun

hermana f (plural hermanas, masculine hermano, masculine plural hermanos)

1. female equivalent of hermano; sister

Usage notes

The noun hermano is like most Spanish nouns with a human referent. The masculine forms are used when the referent is known to be male, a group of males, a group of mixed or unknown gender, or an individual of unknown or unspecified gender. The feminine forms are used if the referent is known to be female or a group of females.

Derived terms

• hermanita
• media hermana

 

See also

• sor

Etymology 2

Verb

hermana

1. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted^?) present indicative form of hermanar.
2. Informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of hermanar.