Portuguese words for kids · Family
How to say “sister” in Portuguese
Sister pairs with brother in the family songs. Learning both together helps kids notice how the language marks boys and girls.
Sister in Portuguese (Portugal)
a irmã
Sounds like ≈ uh eer-MAHNG
Good to know: Irmã is just irmão without the final o, with a nasal ã.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Portuguese songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
A minha irmã!
My sister!
from Mamã e Papá (Mom and Dad)
Tenho uma irmã mais nova.
I have a little sister.
from Eu Tenho, Tu Tens (I Have, You Have)
The song that teaches it
“Sister” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Portuguese with its English meaning.
Also sung in: A Minha Família, Eu Tenho, Tu Tens.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Introduce a doll or toy as "my irmã" and let your child do the same.
- 2Look at family photos and point to sisters, cousins and aunts.
- 3Sing the family song and let siblings each take their own line.
Related Portuguese words
“Sister” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Portuguesehas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Portuguese songs with your family.