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    Mamá (en. Mother)

    /maˈma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A term of affection to refer to the mother.
    I always tell mom that I love her.
    Siempre le digo a mamá que la quiero.
    A woman who has given birth or has children.
    My mom works hard to support us.
    Mi mamá trabaja duro para mantenernos.
    A person who cares for and protects their children.
    Mom is always attentive to her children's needs.
    La mamá siempre está atenta a las necesidades de sus hijos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mamma', meaning 'breast, nipple'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    There is only one mother.
    It means that you only have one mother and you should value her.
    madre no hay más que una
    mother hen
    It refers to an overprotective mother.
    mamá gallina
    moms of the world
    Phrase used to refer to all mothers in general.
    mamás del mundo

    Related Words

    moms
    Plural of mom, refers to several mothers.
    mamás
    motherhood
    State or condition of being a mother.
    maternidad
    maternal
    Related to the mother.
    maternal

    Slang Meanings

    Mommy
    In some countries, 'mami' is used affectionately to refer to mom.
    En algunos países se usa 'mami' para referirse a mamá de forma cariñosa.
    Mama bear
    It is used to describe a mother who fiercely defends her children.
    Se usa para describir a una madre que defiende a sus hijos con ferocidad.