Today’s Spanish word of the day is “madre”.
It’s a feminine noun meaning “mother”.
The word comes from Latin mater, and is related to the word for “mother” in most Indo-European languages, including English.
The more informal word for mother is “mamá”, which is the equivalent of “mom” or “mum” in English.
Example sentences
Hoy es el cumpleaños de mi madre.
Today is my mother’s birthday.
Ser madre es un trabajo de tiempo completo.
Being a mother is a full-time job.
El consejo de mi madre siempre me guía en momentos difíciles.
My mother’s advice always guides me through difficult times.
La madre de María vive en España.
María’s mother lives in Spain.
Ayer visité a mi madre.
Yesterday, I visited my mother.
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