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sister

[/ˈsɪstər/]
nounfemininepl: sisters
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.
NYC Slang
sis
Synonyms
siblingfemale sibling
Antonyms
brother

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irmã
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
irmã
Standard usage, sometimes used colloquially as term of endearment among friends
São Paulo
irmã
Standard usage
Portugal
irmã
Standard usage; 'enfermeira-chefe' used for head nurse instead of 'sister'

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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