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"Sister" in Italian: sorella
la sorella
Sister in Italian is la sorella (soh-REL-lah), a feminine noun. Plural is le sorelle. With possessives, say mia sorella without the article in the singular. Sorellina is an affectionate little sister.
Family photo
Questa è mia sorella Anna.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce sorella
Say it
soh-REL-lah
/soˈrɛl.la/
Sorella stresses REL: soh-REL-lah. Double l is held. Final a stays light.
"Sister" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sorella | the sister Default singular noun. | Default singular noun. |
| le sorelle | the sisters Plural feminine. | Plural feminine. |
| sorella maggiore / minore | older / younger sister Age ranking. | Age ranking. |
| sorellina | little sister Affectionate or younger sister. | Affectionate or younger sister. |
How to use sorella in real life
- 1Family photo
Questa è mia sorella Anna.
This is my sister Anna.
Mia sorella without la.
- 2Weekend plan
Esco con mia sorella sabato.
I'm going out with my sister on Saturday.
Possessive before the family noun.
- 3Counting siblings
Ho due sorelle e un fratello.
I have two sisters and one brother.
Plural sorelle.
Mistakes English speakers make with sorella
Incorrect: La mia sorella vive a Roma.
Correct: Mia sorella vive a Roma.
Drop the article with singular mia/tua/sua + close family noun.
Incorrect: Mio sorella è gentile.
Correct: Mia sorella è gentile.
Sorella is feminine: mia, not mio.
Good to know
Siblings often share dense calendars: rides, childcare, and Sunday lunch. Calling someone sorella metaphorically signals closeness, but for blood relations stick to mia sorella in plain introductions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a sibling at the station
ChatPal
Aspetti tua sorella sul binario tre?
Are you waiting for your sister on platform three?
You
Sì. Mia sorella arriva alle cinque.
Yes. My sister arrives at five.
ChatPal
Che bello. Tua sorella resta tutto il weekend?
Nice. Is your sister staying all weekend?
You
No, mia sorella riparte domenica sera.
No, my sister leaves Sunday evening.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sister" in Italian
Do I say la mia sorella?
Usually mia sorella without la in the singular. Plural: le mie sorelle.
How do I say older sister?
Sorella maggiore. Younger is sorella minore.
What is sorellina?
An affectionate little sister form.
How do I pronounce sorella?
soh-REL-lah, stress on REL with a held double l.
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