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de madre(
deh
mah
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dreh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. mother's
Para mí, mi hijo es perfecto. - Eso es lo que se dice amor de madre.For me, my son is perfect. - That's mother's love for you.
2. (colloquial) (incredible) (Cuba) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
3. (colloquial) (insufferable) (Cuba) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. unbearable
Ella es simpática, pero a mí él me parece de madre.She's nice, but I think he's unbearable.
b. a bore
La prima de Esteban es de madre. Espero que no venga a la fiesta.Esteban's cousin is a bore. I hope she's not coming to the party.
4. (colloquial) (very bad or ugly) (Cuba) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. awful
Esas cortinas son de madre. Si alquilo el apartamento, lo primero que haré será cambiarlas.Those curtains are awful. If I rent the apartment, I'll change them first thing.
b. a drag (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
El concierto estuvo de madre. Casi me voy a la mitad.The concert was a drag. I almost left in the middle.
5. (colloquial) (difficult) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
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