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"Mi mamá" is a phrase which is often translated as "my mother", and "mi papá" is a phrase which is often translated as "my dad". Learn more about the difference between "mi mamá" and "mi papá" below.
mi mamá(
mee
 
mah
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mah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
a. my mother
Sé que puede parecer extraño que viva aún con mi mamá a mis 43 años.I know it may seem odd that I'm 43 and still living with my mother.
b. my 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)
Como me pegues otra vez, se lo digo a mi mamá.If you hit me again, I'm telling my mom.
c. my mommy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Yo adoro a mi mamá.I adore my mommy.
d. my 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)
Mi mamá me dio la mano para que no me perdiera.My mum took me by the hand so I wouldn't get lost.
e. my mummy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Siempre hago lo que me dice mi mamá.I always do what my mummy says.
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mi papá(
mee
 
pah
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pah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my dad
Mi papá era un excelente cocinero y le encantaba preparar platos elaborados.My dad was an excellent cook and he loved to prepare ellaborate dishes.
b. my daddy
Mi papá dice que me va a regalar unos patines nuevos.My daddy says he's going to give me new skates.
c. my pop
Mi papá es más alto que el tuyo.My pop is taller than yours.
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