How to Say ‘My older sister’ in Mexican Spanish
Mi hermana mayor
mee ehr-MAH-nah mah-YOR
[mee ehr-MAH-nah mah-YOR]
💬 Usage Tip: Mayor means “older,” while menor means “younger.” Easy pair to remember.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Mexicans often mention family roles like hermana mayor because family structure is a common topic.
Phrase Breakdown
Mi
[mee]
my
Shows possession; it means the sister belongs to my family.
Mi hermana mayor vive en Guadalajara.
My older sister lives in Guadalajara.
hermana
[ehr-MAH-nah]
sister
Female sibling in the family.
Mi hermana mayor trabaja aquí.
My older sister works here.
mayor
[mah-YOR]
older
Describes the older of two or more siblings.
Mi hermana mayor es muy responsable.
My older sister is very responsible.
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