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"Ven aquí" is a phrase which is often translated as "come here", and "mami" is a noun which is often translated as "mommy". Learn more about the difference between "ven aquí" and "mami" below.
ven aquí(
behn
 
ah
-
kee
)
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. come here
Ven aquí, cariño. ¿Por qué estás llorando?Come here, darling. Why are you crying?
b. come over here
Si estás aburrido, ven aquí y diviértete con nosotros.If you're bored, come over here and have fun with us.
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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).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(relative)
a. 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)
Mami, ¿miras si hay monstruos debajo de la cama?Mommy, can you check under the bed for monsters?
b. 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)
Te voy a acusar con mi mami.I will tell my mummy on you.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to address an attractive woman)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. gorgeous (adjective)
Oye, mami, ¿a qué hora sales por el pan?Hey, gorgeous, when are you free?
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to address a young girl)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. sweetheart
¿Qué pasó, mami? ¿Te machucaste el dedo gordo del pie?What happened, sweetheart? Did you stub your big toe?
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