Madrina (en. Godmother)

ma-dri-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A woman who has a symbolic role in a child's life during a marriage or religious ceremony.

Juan's godmother was present at his baptism.

Ang madrina ni Juan ay nandun sa kanyang binyag.

A woman who provides support or guidance to a person or group, often from a higher status.

She is the godmother of our community project.

Siya ang madrina ng aming proyekto sa komunidad.

Spanish

Godmother of the wedding

A godmother with a role in the wedding.

Madrina ng kasal

godfather

A man with a similar role as a madrina, often at a wedding or baptism.

ninong

Best friend who's super close.

Who wouldn't fall in love with my madrina, she's my best friend!

Sino ba namang hindi ma-inlove sa madrina kong yan, bestfriend ko na eh!

Someone who takes care or looks after others.

She's really like a madrina, always there for you.

Parang madrina mo talaga siya, laging nandiyan para sa’yo.

A term for a woman with significant influence.

Just let Mama be, that's really how your madrina is, she has connections.

Hayaan mo na si Mama, ganyan talaga yung madrina mo, may koneksyon yan.