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sisters

[ˈsɪstərz]
nounfemininepl: sisters
irmãs
1. Female siblings; daughters of the same parents
My sisters and I grew up together in London.
Minhas irmãs e eu crescemos juntas em Londres.
2. Women united by a common cause, interest, or belief
The sisters in the movement fought for equal rights.
As irmãs do movimento lutaram pelos direitos iguais.
3. Members of a religious community; nuns
The sisters at the convent care for orphans.
As irmãs do convento cuidam de órfãs.
4. Female members of a sorority
She pledged with the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega.
Ela se iniciou com as irmãs de Alpha Chi Omega.
NYC Slang
sis (informal/affectionate form)
Synonyms
siblingsfemaleswomennuns
Antonyms
brothers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irmãs
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
irmãs
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
irmãs
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
irmãs
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

sisters in arms - women fighting together for a cause
like sisters - very close friends
blood sisters - women bound by oath or ritual
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