madrina
/maˈdɾina/
The English phrase God mom is translated into Spanish as madrina.
The term madrina refers to a godmother. The term comadre can be used for a godmother, a close female friend or a woman who helps raise a child.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to refer to a godmother as comadre.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of madrina is madrinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈdɾina/
When do people say it?
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a madrina is not just a religious title but often carries significant social responsibility in the life of the godchild.
Did you know?
- The relationship between a madrina and her godchild is often considered 'compadrazgo', a social system that creates kinship ties between families.
- The term madrina can be used metaphorically to describe a woman who uses her influence to help someone advance in their career or social standing.
- The term madrina is also used in secular contexts, such as a madrina de honor who sponsors a festival or a woman who acts as a patron for a specific project.
Examples in context
- Para mí, mi madrina de bautizo es una persona muy especial.For me, my godmother is a very special person.
- Me presento, esta es mi madrina de bautizo, María González.Allow me to introduce my godmother, María González.
- ¿Sabes quién es mi madrina de bautizo?Do you know who my godmother is?
- Hoy voy a visitar a mi madrina.Today I'm going to visit my godmother.
- Me encanta pasar tiempo con mi madrina.I love spending time with my godmother.
- María es como una segunda madre para mí, ella es mi madrina.María is like a second mother to me, she's my godmother.
- Hola, comadre, ¿cómo estás?Hi, godmother/close friend, how are you?
- Ella es mi madrina.She is my godmother.
- Mi madrina me compró un regalo.My godmother bought me a gift.
- ¿Quieres ser la madrina de mi hija?Do you want to be my daughter's godmother?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about a family wedding.
- MaríaDaniel, mi madrina vendrá a la boda.Daniel, my godmother is coming to the wedding.
- DanielQué bueno que ella pueda venir.It is good that she can come.
- MaríaSí, ella es muy especial para mí.Yes, she is very special to me.
- DanielSeguro que se divertirá mucho.I am sure she will have a lot of fun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry madrina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
