What is the Spanish word for "mother"?

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

English

mother

Spanish

madre

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Examples of how to use "mother" in Spanish

English
Her mother bakes delicious cookies.
Spanish
La madre de ella hornea galletas deliciosas.
English
My mother cooks dinner every Sunday.
Spanish
Mi madre cocina la cena todos los domingos.
English
Her mother works at the hospital.
Spanish
La madre de ella trabaja en el hospital.
English
I called my mother last night.
Spanish
Llamé a mi madre anoche.
English
Their mother is teaching them to read.
Spanish
La madre de ellos les está enseñando a leer.

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