A1 noun Neutro #2,680 mais comum

sibling

/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

A sibling is a brother or a sister. It is a general word used to describe people who have the same parents, regardless of their gender.

Exemplos

3 de 5
1

I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.

I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.

2

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

3

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sibling
Adjetivo
sibling
Relacionado
sibship
💡

Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' for Sister and 'B' for Brother inside the word SiBling.

Quiz rápido

I don't have any brothers or sisters; I have no ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: siblings

Exemplos

1

I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.

everyday

I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister.

2

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

formal

The applicant must provide the names of all their siblings.

3

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

informal

Do you have any siblings, or are you an only child?

4

The study examines the psychological bond between siblings in early childhood.

academic

The study examines the psychological bond between siblings in early childhood.

5

The family-run business is currently managed by three siblings.

business

The family-run business is currently managed by three siblings.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sibling
Adjetivo
sibling
Relacionado
sibship

Colocações comuns

older sibling older sibling
younger sibling younger sibling
sibling rivalry sibling rivalry
twin sibling twin sibling
biological sibling biological sibling

Frases Comuns

sibling rivalry

sibling rivalry

half-sibling

half-sibling

step-sibling

step-sibling

Frequentemente confundido com

sibling vs relative

'Relative' includes all family members like aunts and cousins, while 'sibling' only refers to brothers and sisters.

📝

Notas de uso

Use 'sibling' when you want to refer to your brothers and sisters as a group, or when you don't want to specify if someone is a brother or a sister.

⚠️

Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I have two brothers' to mean one boy and one girl; you should say 'I have two siblings' instead.

💡

Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' for Sister and 'B' for Brother inside the word SiBling.

📖

Origem da palavra

Derived from Old English 'sib' meaning 'kin' or 'relative' plus the suffix '-ling'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one sibling, two siblings Commonly used in the plural: 'Do you have any siblings?'
🌍

Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'sibling rivalry' is a common term for the competition or jealousy that often exists between brothers and sisters.

Quiz rápido

I don't have any brothers or sisters; I have no ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: siblings

Mais palavras de Family

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

Foi útil?
Nenhum comentário ainda. Seja o primeiro a compartilhar suas ideias!

Comece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente

Comece Grátis