a irmã→ sisterPortuguese word meaning
"a irmã" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "sister". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences

Hansel and Gretel
João e Maria eram irmão e irmã.
Hansel and Gretel were brother and sister.

Wedding Day
A mãe e a irmã dela chegam às oito para ajudá-la a se arrumar.
Her mother and sister arrive at eight o'clock to help her get ready.

Computer Problems
Ela era boa com computadores.
She was good with computers.

Asking for Time Off
A irmã dela ia casar-se no próximo mês.
Her sister was getting married next month.

The Social Media Post
Na manhã seguinte, a sua irmã ligou-lhe.
The next morning, her sister called her.

The Surprise Visit
Maria não via a sua irmã há dois anos.
Maria had not seen her sister for two years.

Sibling Rivalry
Emma e Sophie eram irmãs que viviam numa pequena cidade.
Emma and Sophie were sisters who lived in a small town.

The Parking Ticket
Ela ligou para a sua irmã para pedir conselho.
She called her sister for advice.

The Unexpected Letter
A carta começava: 'Querida Emma, eu sou a irmã da tua avó.'
The letter began: 'Dear Emma, I am your grandmother's sister.'

Alice in Wonderland
Alice estava sentada à beira do rio com sua irmã em uma tarde quente de verão.
Alice was sitting by the river with her sister on a warm summer afternoon.