Asturian

Noun

hermana f ‎(plural hermanes)

1. sister, feminine equivalent of hermanu

Spanish

Noun

hermana f ‎(plural hermanas, masculine hermano)

1. feminine equivalent of hermano, sister

Usage notes

The noun hermano is like several other Spanish nouns with a human referent. The masculine forms are used when the referent is known to be male, a group of males, a group of mixed or unknown gender, or an individual of unknown or unspecified gender. The feminine forms are used if the referent is known to be female or a group of females.

See also

• sor

Verb

hermana

1. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted^?) present indicative form of hermanar.
2. Informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of hermanar.