mamás
/mamas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mamas" is translated into Spanish as mamás.
The word mamás is the plural form used to refer to more than one mother in an informal and affectionate context.
Which one should you use?
mamás is an informal and affectionate way to say "mothers," whereas madres is the standard, more formal term.
How do you pronounce it?
/mamas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful with the accent mark on the final a. If you write mamas without the accent, it changes the meaning from the plural of mother to the verb meaning "he/she sucks" or "he/she suckles".
Did you know?
- While mamás is the plural for mothers, the word mami is frequently used in urban slang in countries like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as a flirtatious term for a young woman.
- In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a woman mamá or mamita can be a way to show respect or affection toward an older woman, even if she is not the speaker's mother.
- While mamás refers to 'mothers', the unaccented word mamas can also refer to 'breasts' in certain anatomical or colloquial contexts.
Examples in context
- Dígale a su mamá que estoy agradecido por su ayudaPlease tell your mother I am grateful for her help
- Gracias por todo, mamiThanks for everything, mom
- Mami, ¿me prestas tu coche?Mom, can you lend me your car?
- Vieja, ¿qué hay de cenar?Hey mom, what's for dinner?
- Mis mamás son muy cariñosas.My mothers are very affectionate.
- Las mamás siempre saben la verdad.Mothers always know the truth.
- Ella tiene dos mamás.She has two mothers.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a family event.
- Daniel¿Vendrán tus mamás a la fiesta?Will your mothers come to the party?
- ElenaSí, mis mamás vienen mañana.Yes, my mothers are coming tomorrow.
- DanielQué bueno que ellas puedan ir.It is good that they can go.
- ElenaSí, ellas están muy emocionadas.Yes, they are very excited.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
