Usage Note
Madre is the standard, slightly formal word; affectionate everyday speech uses mamma. The plural is madri. It anchors fixed expressions like lingua madre ('mother tongue') and casa madre ('parent company').
Examples
"Mia madre cucina ogni sera."
Natural Translation
My mother cooks every evening.
Literal Translation
My mother cooks every evening.
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