Meaning
nun, sister
- a woman member of a religious order; nun, sister
In a sentence
Mia zia è diventata suora molti anni fa.
My aunt became a nun many years ago.
La suora lavora come infermiera nell'ospedale della città.
The nun works as a nurse in the city hospital.
Hai parlato con suor Angela prima della partenza?
Did you talk to Sister Angela before leaving?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| suora | feminine · singular |
| suore | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used as a title with the first name, as in 'suor Maria' (shortened form 'suor' before a name).