Maternales (en. Maternal)

/maternaˈles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That which belongs to or relates to the mother.

Maternal instincts are very strong in some species.

Los instintos maternales son muy fuertes en algunas especies.

That which is related to maternal upbringing or care.

The environment in which he grew up was full of affection and maternal values.

El ambiente en el que creció fue lleno de afecto y valores maternales.

Attributes or characteristics associated with motherhood.

His actions reflect his maternal nature.

Sus acciones reflejan su naturaleza maternal.

From Latin 'maternalis', which means 'relating to the mother'.

maternal instinct

Natural tendency of a mother to care for and protect her children.

instinto maternal

maternal bond

Special relationship that exists between a mother and her child.

vínculo maternal

maternal love

Deep and selfless affection that a mother feels for her child.

amor maternal

motherhood

State of being a mother or the set of aspects related to it.

maternidad

mother

Woman who has given birth to one or more children.

madre

honeysuckle

Plant that often symbolizes maternal love in literature.

madreselva

Exaggerated affectionate impulse related to motherhood.

She set aside her career to follow her maternal instinct.

Dejó de lado su carrera por seguir su instinto maternal.

Colloquial way of referring to the excessive care of children.

Her personality has a very maternal nuance, always overprotecting.

Su personalidad tiene un matiz muy maternal, siempre sobreprotegiendo.