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Mother

ˈməðər
Extremadamente Común
300 - 400
300-400, Extremadamente Común
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madre, mamá, mamita, mamá/mamita (in Latin America) / madre/mamá (in Spain)

La palabra "mother" en inglés se utiliza para referirse a la figura femenina que da a luz o cría a un hijo. Es un término comúnmente usado en contextos familiares y sociales. A continuación se describen sus usos y contextos.

Uso cotidiano:

  1. Contexto familiar: Se utiliza para referirse a la madre biológica o adoptiva. Ejemplo: "My mother is a teacher" (Mi madre es maestra).
  2. Término de cariño: A menudo se usa de manera afectuosa entre hijos e hijas. Ejemplo: "I love you, Mom" (Te quiero, mamá).
  3. Contexto social: En ocasiones, se utiliza en un sentido más amplio, como en "Mother Nature" (Madre Naturaleza), que personifica la naturaleza.

Frases comunes:

  • "Mother's Day" (Día de la Madre): celebración dedicada a las madres.
  • "Mother figure" (figura materna): alguien que actúa como madre, aunque no lo sea biológicamente.
  • "Mother tongue" (lengua materna): el primer idioma que una persona aprende.

Contexto de uso:

  • Formal: En contextos formales, como en documentos legales o académicos, se puede usar "mother" de manera más neutral.
  • Informal: En el habla cotidiana, se emplean términos más cariñosos como "Mom" o "Mum".

Errores comunes:

  • Confusión entre "mother" y "mothers" (plural). "Mother" se refiere a una sola madre, mientras que "mothers" se refiere a más de una.
  • Uso incorrecto de "mom" en contextos formales donde se esperaría "mother".

Palabras relacionadas:

  • Sinónimos: "Mom," "Mum," "Mama," "Mater."
  • Antónimos: "Father" (padre).

Pronunciación:
La pronunciación de "mother" es /ˈmʌðər/. Es importante notar la "th" que se pronuncia como un sonido suave, similar al de "the" en inglés.

Gramática y etimología:
"Mother" es un sustantivo contable que puede ser singular o plural. Su etimología proviene del inglés antiguo "mōdor," que tiene raíces en lenguas germánicas.

Significados de Mother en español

madre

Ejemplo:
My mother is a doctor.
Mi madre es doctora.
She is a loving mother.
Ella es una madre cariñosa.
Uso: formalContexto: General conversations, formal writing
Nota: The most common translation for 'mother' in Spanish.

mamá

Ejemplo:
I love you, Mom.
Te quiero, mamá.
Mom, can you help me with my homework?
Mamá, ¿me puedes ayudar con mi tarea?
Uso: informalContexto: Informal conversations, addressing one's mother affectionately
Nota: Used more in everyday speech and informal settings.

mamita

Ejemplo:
My dear mother always supports me.
Mi querida mamita siempre me apoya.
The little girl ran to her mommy.
La niñita corrió hacia su mamita.
Uso: informalContexto: Endearing or affectionate expressions towards one's mother
Nota: A diminutive form of 'mamá' used to convey tenderness or closeness.

mamá/mamita (in Latin America) / madre/mamá (in Spain)

Ejemplo:
I'm going to visit my mom this weekend.
Voy a visitar a mi mamá este fin de semana.
She is a wonderful mother.
Es una madre maravillosa.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used interchangeably in different Spanish-speaking regions
Nota: The term used for 'mother' may vary depending on the Spanish-speaking country or region.

Los sinónimos de Mother

mom

Mom is an informal term for mother, commonly used in American English.
Ejemplo: My mom cooks delicious meals for us every day.
Nota: Mom is more casual and intimate compared to mother.

mum

Mum is a British English term for mother, similar to 'mom' in American English.
Ejemplo: I called my mum to wish her a happy birthday.
Nota: Mum is the British variant of 'mom' and is commonly used in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.

mama

Mama is an affectionate and informal term for mother, often used by young children.
Ejemplo: The baby reached out to its mama for comfort.
Nota: Mama is a more endearing term for mother, often associated with childhood or closeness.

ma

Ma is a shortened and informal version of 'mama' or 'mum', used in various English-speaking regions.
Ejemplo: Ma always knows how to make everything better.
Nota: Ma is a more colloquial and shortened form of mother, commonly used in informal settings.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Mother

like mother, like daughter

This phrase means that a daughter tends to have similar qualities or characteristics as her mother.
Ejemplo: She's always helping others, just like her mother. Like mother, like daughter.
Nota: The phrase focuses on similarities in behavior or traits between a mother and daughter, rather than just the relationship itself.

a mother's love knows no bounds

This phrase emphasizes the limitless and unconditional love that a mother has for her children.
Ejemplo: Even in difficult times, her mother's love for her children knows no bounds.
Nota: It highlights the depth and strength of a mother's love beyond what is typically expected.

mother hen

A 'mother hen' is someone, usually a woman, who is overly protective and caring towards others.
Ejemplo: She's always fussing over us, acting like a mother hen.
Nota: It refers to a person's behavior of being overly protective, similar to how a mother hen cares for her chicks.

a face only a mother could love

This phrase humorously suggests that someone is not considered attractive by conventional standards.
Ejemplo: He's not conventionally attractive, some might say he has a face only a mother could love.
Nota: It humorously implies that only a mother, with unconditional love, could find beauty in something that others may not.

to be a mother's boy / mama's boy

A 'mother's boy' or 'mama's boy' is a term used for a man who is overly attached to his mother and seeks her approval.
Ejemplo: He's such a mama's boy, always calling her for advice.
Nota: It describes a person, usually a man, who is excessively reliant on his mother for emotional support or decision-making.

mother of all

The 'mother of all' is used to emphasize the extreme or ultimate nature of something.
Ejemplo: That storm was the mother of all storms, causing widespread damage.
Nota: It conveys a sense of magnitude or intensity, suggesting that something is the biggest or most significant of its kind.

to have a face like a wet weekend

This phrase describes someone's facial expression as looking unhappy, miserable, or depressed.
Ejemplo: She walked in with a face like a wet weekend. Her expression was gloomy and sad.
Nota: It uses a simile to compare someone's expression to a wet weekend, implying dreariness and lack of sunshine.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Mother

matriarch

A term for a female head of a family or group, often associated with strength and leadership.
Ejemplo: She's the matriarch of the family, always keeping everyone in line.
Nota: Implies a position of authority and respect within a family or community.

mommy dearest

A term used sarcastically to refer to a mother who is strict or demanding.
Ejemplo: She can be quite the mommy dearest when you don't follow her rules.
Nota: Carries a negative or critical connotation towards the mother's behavior.

motherhood

Refers to the state or experience of being a mother.
Ejemplo: Welcome to the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Nota: Broadly encompasses the roles, responsibilities, and emotions associated with being a mother.

Mother - Ejemplos

My mother is the most important person in my life.
Mi madre es la persona más importante en mi vida.
She became a mother for the first time at the age of 25.
Ella se convirtió en madre por primera vez a la edad de 25 años.
His mother-in-law is coming to visit them next week.
Su suegra viene a visitarlos la próxima semana.

Gramática de Mother

Mother - Sustantivo (Noun) / Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lema: mother
Conjugaciones
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): mothers
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): mother
Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): mothered
Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): mothering
Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): mothers
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): mother
Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): mother
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
mother contiene 2 sílabas: moth • er
Transcripción fonética: ˈmə-t͟hər
moth er , ˈmə t͟hər (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Mother - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
mother: 300 - 400 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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