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adopted sister

[ə-ˈdȯp-təd ˈsis-tər]
nounfemininepl: adopted sisters
irmã adotiva
1. A female who has been legally taken into a family and raised as a daughter, creating a sister relationship with biological or other adopted children in the family
She considers her adopted sister her closest friend and confidant.
Ela considera sua irmã adotiva sua melhor amiga e confidente.
2. A woman who is not biologically related but is treated and regarded as a sister
My adopted sister and I grew up together and share many memories.
Minha irmã adotiva e eu crescemos juntas e compartilhamos muitas memórias.
Synonyms
sister by adoptionadoptive sisterfoster sister
Antonyms
biological sisterblood sisternatural sister

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irmã adotiva
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
irmã adotiva
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
irmã adoptiva
Portuguese spelling with 'pt' instead of 't'; common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

like sisters
sister from another mister (colloquial)
bond of sisterhood
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