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"Cómo se llama tu papá" is a form of "cómo se llama tu papá", a phrase which is often translated as "what your dad's name is". "Mama" is a form of "mama", a noun which is often translated as "breast". Learn more about the difference between "cómo se llama tu papá" and "mama" below.
cómo se llama tu papá(
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moh
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yah
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mah
too
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in sentences; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what your dad's name is
Ya no me acuerdo cómo se llama tu papá.I don't remember what your dad's name is.
2. (informal) (in questions; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what's your dad's name
Pablo, ¿cómo se llama tu papá? Necesito su nombre y apellido.Pablo, what's your dad's name? I need his first and last name.
la mama(
mah
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (anatomy)
a. breast
El cáncer de mama es más común entre las mujeres mayores de 50.Breast cancer is more common among women over 50.
b. mammary gland
Conviene castrar a las perras para evitarles problemas en las mamas.Neutering female dogs is a good idea to avoid mammary gland problems.
2. (colloquial) (mother)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mom (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
No llores, Juanito, que ahorita llega tu mama.Don't cry, Juanito; your mom will be here any second.
b. mum (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mama, no encuentro mi osito de peluche.Mum, I can't find my teddy.
