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"María" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Mary", and "su mamá" is a phrase which is often translated as "his mom". Learn more about the difference between "María" and "su mamá" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (third person singular)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. his 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
¿Dónde está Pedro? - Su mamá dijo que está enfermo y debe permanecer en cama.Where's Pedro? - His mom said he's sick and must stay in bed.
b. his 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
Ese bebé no deja de llorar. ¿Dónde está su mamá?That baby won't stop crying. Where's his mum?
c. her 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
Carolina no puede salir a jugar porque su mamá la castigó.Carolina can't go out and play because her mom grounded her.
d. her 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
Paula sonrió cuando su mamá la besó en la frente.Paula smiled when her mum kissed her on her forehead.
e. its 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
El cachorro siempre camina detrás de su mamá.The puppy always walk behind its mom.
f. its 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
Su mamá se acostó y el tigre bebé comenzó a chupar su teta.Its mum laid down and the baby tiger began sucking her teat.
2. (colloquial) (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. your 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
¿Cómo se llamaba su mamá? - Se llamaba Raquel.What was your mom called? - Her name was Raquel.
b. your 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
Dígale a su mamá que la voy a llamar hoy más tarde.Tell your mum that I will call her later today.
3. (colloquial) (third person plural)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. their 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
Lucía y Santiago son rubios, al igual que su mamá.Lucia and Santiago are blonde, just like their mom.
b. their 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
Los hermanos esperaron fuera del club deportivo hasta que su madre los recogió.The siblings waited outside the sports club until their mum picked them up.
4. (colloquial) (informal) (second person plural)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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. your mum (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Su mamá llamó, chicos. Tienen que regresar a casa ahora mismo.Your mum called, boys. You need to go home now.
b. your mom (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Qué hace su mamá cuando ustedes se pelean?What does your mom do when you two fight?
5. (colloquial) (formal) (second person plural)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. your 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
"Le compré este regalo a su mamá", le dije a los gemelos."I bought this present for your mom," I told the twins.
b. your 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
"Su mamá era una persona maravillosa", nos dijo el señor Tirello."Your mum was a wonderful person," told us Mr. Tirello.
