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blood sister

[/blʌd ˈsɪstər/]
nounfemininepl: blood sisters
irmã de sangue
1. A woman or girl with whom one has established a bond through a ritual involving the mixing or exchange of blood, often as a symbol of sisterhood and loyalty
They became blood sisters after pricking their fingers and mixing their blood together.
Elas se tornaram irmãs de sangue depois de furar os dedos e misturar seu sangue.
2. A female friend who is as close or loyal as a biological sister
My best friend is my blood sister; we've been through everything together.
Minha melhor amiga é minha irmã de sangue; passamos por tudo juntas.
NYC Slang
ride or die chick / day one
Synonyms
sworn sistersister-in-armsbest friendclose friend
Antonyms
enemyrivalstranger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irmã de sangue
most common usage
São Paulo
irmã de sangue / parceira
sometimes used with 'parceira' for close female friend
Portugal
irmã de sangue
literal translation, less commonly used in modern Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

thicker than water
sisters for life
bonded for life
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