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sister in Italian

sister in Italian is sorella, suora, suor — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

sister in Italian

sorella
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
suora
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
sorella
noun
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
suor
noun
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.

What does "sister" mean?

  1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
    "My sister lives just a few streets away."
  2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
    "The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement."
  3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
    "The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
  4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
    "Sister Mary ran the small parish school."

sister in a sentence

  • My sister lives just a few streets away.
  • The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement.
  • The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts.
  • Sister Mary ran the small parish school.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sister" in Italian?

"sister" in Italian is sorella, suora, suor. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

How do you use "sister" in a sentence?

Example: "My sister lives just a few streets away." In Italian, "sister" is sorella, suora, suor.

Are there other ways to say "sister" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "sister": sorella, suora, suor.

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