Sor (en. Sister)

/sor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Title or form of respect towards a sister in religion.

Sister María is very respected in the community.

La sor María es muy respetada en la comunidad.

Woman who professes in a religious order.

Sister Clara is in charge of teaching the children.

La sor Clara se encarga de la enseñanza de los niños.

From Latin 'soror', meaning sister.

sister of charity

Refers to a nun dedicated to charitable works.

sor de caridad

Sister Teresa

Common name to refer to a sister prominent in history.

sor Teresa

cloistered sister

Nun who lives in a convent closed to the world.

sor de cloister

sister

Woman who has a kinship bond with another person.

hermana

nun

Woman who professes in a religious order and lives in a convent.

monja

religious woman

Person who has made vows in a religious community.

religiosa

Close friend or confidante among women.

You are my sister, I can always count on you.

Eres mi sor, siempre puedo contar contigo.

Endearing term to refer to a woman in a group.

Let's go out, sister, are you in?

Vamos a salir, sor, ¿te apuntas?