Part of speech:
Noun
Phonetic transcription:
/ˈmadre/
Meanings:
1. Mother
Usage:
The word "madre" is a common noun in Spanish, used to refer to a female parent, both in oral and written contexts. It is a highly frequent term in the Spanish language, commonly used in everyday conversations.
Verb conjugations:
As "madre" is a noun, it does not have different verb forms.
Example phrases:
1. Mi madre preparó una comida deliciosa.
Translation: My mother prepared a delicious meal.
2. Llamaré a mi madre cuando llegue a casa.
Translation: I will call my mother when I get home.
Idiomatic expressions:
"Madre" is a crucial part of many idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Some examples include:
1. ¡Madre mía! - An exclamation expressing surprise or astonishment.
2. De tal palo, tal astilla. - Like mother, like daughter (literal: "From such wood, such chip").
3. No hay mal que por bien no venga. - Every cloud has a silver lining (literally: "There’s no evil that doesn’t come for good").
4. Madre del cordero. - An expression of surprise or disbelief.
5. ¡A la Madre Patria! - To the Motherland.
Etymology:
The word "madre" comes from Latin "māter" which also means mother.
Synonyms:
- Mamá (colloquial form)
- Mamá/mamá (informal)
Antonyms:
- Padre (Father)
- Hijo/a (Son/Daughter)