What is the Spanish word for "maternal"?

Learn how to say "maternal" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

maternal

Spanish

maternal

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Alternative translations of "maternal"

maternidad

Examples of how to use "maternal" in Spanish

English
She has a very strong maternal instinct.
Spanish
Ella tiene un instinto maternal muy fuerte.
English
She showed a maternal smile to the child.
Spanish
Ella mostró una sonrisa maternal al niño.
English
His maternal instincts surprised everyone at dinner.
Spanish
Sus instintos maternos sorprendieron a todos en la cena.
English
The nurse offered maternal care to the newborn.
Spanish
La enfermera ofreció cuidado maternal al recién nacido.
English
They discussed maternal health at the meeting.
Spanish
Discutieron sobre la salud materna en la reunión.

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She has a very strong maternal instinct.

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