What does "maternal" mean in English?

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maternal

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maternal

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Alternative translations of "maternal"

motherly
maternally

Examples of how to use "maternal" in Spanish

Spanish
Mostró su instinto maternal.
English
She showed her maternal instinct.
Spanish
Ella tiene instinto maternal hacia los niños
English
She has a maternal instinct towards children.
Spanish
La sonrisa maternal calmó al bebé
English
The maternal smile calmed the baby.
Spanish
Su voz tiene tono maternal y suave
English
Her voice has a maternal and gentle tone.
Spanish
Buscan apoyo en una figura maternal
English
They seek support in a maternal figure.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "maternal" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Mostró su instinto maternal.

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