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female sibling

[ˈfiːmeɪl ˈsɪblɪŋ]
nounpl: female siblings
irmã
1. A girl or woman who shares one or both parents with another person
My female sibling is two years younger than me.
Minha irmã é dois anos mais jovem que eu.
2. A sister; a female relative in the same generation from the same family
She has three female siblings and one brother.
Ela tem três irmãs e um irmão.
Synonyms
sisterirmã
Antonyms
male siblingbrotherirmão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irmã
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
irmã
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
irmã
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
irmã
Standard term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have sisters
sibling bond
sisterhood
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