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la

feminine

/maˈðɾina/

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Translation

godmother

Word origin

From Latin matrina, from mater ('mother'). The masculine equivalent padrino comes from pater ('father').

Origin
Latin
Root
matrina
English cognates
maternal, matron

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmadrinas

Examples

regala .

My godmother always gives me something for my birthday.

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The bridesmaid wore a blue dress to the wedding.

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Who will be the baby's godmother?

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She is the patroness of a foundation for children.

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My godmother and my mother are sisters.

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This word is part of lesson 98.