Madre (en. Mother)

/ˈma.ðɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman with children.
My mother is a very hardworking woman.
Mi madre es una mujer muy trabajadora.
Person who practices motherhood.
She is a single mother.
Ella es madre soltera.
A way of referring to someone's mother affectionately.
Juan's mother always welcomes us with a smile.
La madre de Juan siempre nos recibe con una sonrisa.

Etymology

From Latin 'mater'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my mother
expression of astonishment or surprise.
madre mía
to be a mother
referring to the experience of giving birth and caring for children.
ser madre
mother of all
expression indicating that something is the greatest or most important in its category.
madre de todos

Related Words

maternal
Related to the mother or motherhood.
maternal
honeysuckle
Climbing plant that blooms in clusters.
madreselva
mother figure
Person who exercises much authority or dominion.
madrehombre

Slang Meanings

Used to express surprise or astonishment.
Mother! I can't believe what happened.
¡Madre! No puedo creer lo que pasó.
In certain regions, it can be used as an affectionate or friendly term.
What's up, mother!
¡Qué onda, madre!