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madre

mother

noun MAH-dreh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'mater'

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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