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"Mamá" is a form of "mamá", a noun which is often translated as "mom". "Mami" is a noun which is often translated as "mommy". Learn more about the difference between "mamá" and "mami" below.
la mamá(
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. (colloquial) (relative)
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
Tengo que limpiar la casa porque hoy viene mi mamá.I have to clean the house because my mom is coming today.
¿Qué le vas a regalar a mamá para el Día de la Madre? - Es una sorpresa.What are you going to give Mom for Mother's Day? - It's a surprise.
b. mommy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Mamá, ¿me das un vaso de leche?Mommy, can I have a glass of milk?
c. 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
Mi mamá siempre se preocupa por todo.My mum's always worrying about everything.
d. mummy (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mamá, necesito lápices y borrador para la escuela.Mummy, I need pencils and a rubber for school.
la mami(
mah
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mee
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (colloquial) (relative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mommy (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Mami, ¿miras si hay monstruos debajo de la cama?Mommy, can you check under the bed for monsters?
b. mummy (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Te voy a acusar con mi mami.I will tell my mummy on you.
2. (colloquial) (used to address an attractive woman) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
3. (colloquial) (used to address a young girl) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. sweetheart
¿Qué pasó, mami? ¿Te machucaste el dedo gordo del pie?What happened, sweetheart? Did you stub your big toe?
