Translation of Spanish word "madre" to English
madre
/ˈma.ðɾe/
Meaning
NounA female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, fostered, etc).
How to use
In Spanish, the word 'madre' is a noun that refers to a female parent, especially of a human. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'mi madre' (my mother) or 'la madre de mis hijos' (the mother of my children). One common learner mistake is to use 'madre' as a verb, which is incorrect; instead, the verb 'madrear' is used to mean 'to mother' or 'to care for'.
🇬🇧 English
mother
Example
Voy a visitar a mi madre en cualquier momento.
I'm going to visit my mother any time.
La leona era madre de cuatro cachorros.
The lioness was the mother of four cubs.
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Common phrases
- mi madre— my mother
- la madre de mis hijos— the mother of my children
- madre soltera— single mother
- madre trabajadora— working mother
- la madre de la patria— the mother of the nation
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What does the Spanish word "madre" mean?▼
The Spanish word "madre" means "mother" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "madre"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "madre"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Mi madre cocina muy bien." (which translates as "I'm going to visit my mother any time.").
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