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"Mamá" is a form of "mamá", a noun which is often translated as "mom". "Papá" is a form of "papá", a noun which is often translated as "dad". Learn more about the difference between "mamá" and "papá" 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.
el papá(
pah
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pah
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (relative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. dad (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mi papá trabaja en un banco.My dad works at a bank.
b. daddy (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Papá, ¿puedo tener una bici nueva?Daddy, can I have a new bike?
c. pop (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Oye, papá! ¿Me prestas las llaves del coche?Hey, Pop! Can I borrow the car keys?
