What is the Spanish word for "sister"?

Learn how to say "sister" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sister

Spanish

hermana

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Examples of how to use "sister" in Spanish

English
My younger sister is in high school.
Spanish
Mi hermana menor está en la secundaria.
English
My sister likes to read mysteries.
Spanish
A mi hermana le gusta leer misterios.
English
I called my sister last night.
Spanish
Llamé a mi hermana anoche.
English
Her sister works at the hospital.
Spanish
Su hermana trabaja en el hospital.
English
We visited my sister in July.
Spanish
Visitamos a mi hermana en julio.

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