la
feminine
/ˈsweɣɾa/
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Translation
mother-in-law
Word origin
From Latin socra, a later form of socrus ('mother-in-law'). The related masculine socer ('father-in-law') gives Spanish suegro.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- socra
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralsuegras
Examples
paella deliciosa.
My mother-in-law makes a delicious paella.
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We are going to visit my mother-in-law on Sunday.
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His mother-in-law lives very close to them.
Ana collar.
Ana's mother-in-law gave her a necklace.
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Is your mother-in-law coming to the Christmas dinner?
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