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How to Say "My younger sister" in Spanish
Say 'mi hermana menor' for your younger sister in Spanish. Easy and common!
mi hermana menor
mee air-MAH-nah meh-NORneutral
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Use this phrase when talking about your sister who is younger than you. It's the standard way to identify her within your family.
Alternatives
- mi hermanitaUse this for a very young sister or to show extra affection.
- mi hermana pequeñaThis is also common, especially in some regions, but 'menor' is slightly more standard.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'mi hermana mayor'
'Mayor' means older, so 'mi hermana mayor' is your older sister.
Pronounce 'hermana' correctly
The 'h' is silent, so it sounds like 'er-MAH-nah', not 'her-MAH-nah'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, family ties are very strong, and referring to siblings, especially younger ones, is common and natural.
Frequently asked
how to say my little sister in spanish
You can say 'mi hermanita' to emphasize that she is little or to show affection. 'Mi hermana menor' is also correct and more general.
difference between hermana menor and hermana pequeña
Both mean younger sister. 'Menor' is slightly more common and standard across Latin America. 'Pequeña' can sometimes imply 'small' in size as well as age.
what if I have two younger sisters
You would say 'mis hermanas menores' (plural). If you want to specify, you'd use names or further description.
