irmã
1. A female sibling; a woman or girl who shares the same parents as another person
My sister and I grew up together.
Minha irmã e eu crescemos juntas.
2. A female member of a religious community; a nun
Sister Mary works at the convent.
A Irmã Maria trabalha no convento.
3. A female member of a group, organization, or movement united by a common interest
The sisters in the sorority support each other.
As irmãs da irmandade se apoiam mutuamente.
4. A female nurse or healthcare professional
The sister on duty assisted the doctor.
A enfermeira de turno auxiliou o médico.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sister act - a coordinated effort between two females
like sisters - describing women who are very close
sister city - a city paired with another for cultural exchange
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