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"Mama" is a form of "mama", a noun which is often translated as "breast". "Que haces" is a form of "que haces", a phrase which is often translated as "that you do". Learn more about the difference between "mama" and "que haces" below.
la mama(
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mah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
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.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(mother)
a. mom
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
No llores, Juanito, que ahorita llega tu mama.Don't cry, Juanito; your mom will be here any second.
b. mum
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Mama, no encuentro mi osito de peluche.Mum, I can't find my teddy.
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que haces(
keh
 
ah
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sehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
a. that you do
Admiro que siempre haces cosas por ayudar a los demás.I admire that you always do something to help others.
b. that you make
El flan que haces te queda delicioso.The flan that you make is delicious.
c. you do
Las cosas que haces pueden afectar a otros.The things you do may affect others.
d. you make
¿Me das la receta de las galletas de mantequilla que haces?Can you give me the recipe for the butter cookies you make?
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