Translation
mum, mom, mummy
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Word origin
From Latin mamma ('breast'; also a child's word for mother). A nursery word found in many languages from the babbling syllable ma.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mamma
- English cognates
- mamma, mammal, mammary
Grammar
Examples
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Mum, I am hungry, what is there to eat?
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My mum makes the best Spanish omelette in the world.
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His mum came from the village to help him with the children.
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Call mum and tell her we will be late for dinner.
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The boy's mum was waiting at the school gate.
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(27)Casi perfecta
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Cinco mil palabras después
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El cumpleaños de la abuela
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El móvil en el autobús
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El vecino nuevo
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Es importante que descanses
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Espero que vengas
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La cena de los Pereira
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La llamada
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Lo que de verdad importa
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Lo que dijo el médico
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No creo que sea grave
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Por lo tanto, decidimos
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Preparando la visita
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Tú y tu hermano
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Un lunes muy nervioso
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Un regalo para mamá
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¡Vaya sorpresa!
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Mis mensajes son privados
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El árbol no cabe
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El plato azul
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La abuela tiene novio
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Mi camino después del colegio
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Todas mis fotos
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Un día tarde
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Un viaje sin suerte
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¿Y vos qué sos?
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mamá: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "mamá" (mum, mom, mummy): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 11: mamá, tanto, papá and 6 more words.