mamá
everyday, Colombia
In Colombia people say mamá for mom. Mami is the warm everyday form and madre is the formal word.
Meaning: mother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mamá | everyday, Colombia |
| madre | formal |
| mami | affectionate, informal |
Mamá is for all ages and situations. Mami is affectionate and common with children and in the family. Madre sounds formal, like in a speech or a legal document.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia mami and mamita are also used as friendly words for a woman, so the context shows the meaning.
Did you know?
- Mother's Day in Colombia is celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
Examples in context
- Mi mamá cocina muy rico.My mom cooks really well.
- Mami, te quiero mucho.Mom, I love you very much.
- Voy a visitar a mi madre.I am going to visit my mother.
Example conversation
Juan Pablo calls his mother from Barranquilla.
- Juan PabloHola, mami. ¿Cómo estás?Hi, mom. How are you?
- MamáBien, mi amor. ¿Y tú?Well, my love. And you?
- Juan PabloBien, te llamo el domingo.Good, I will call you on Sunday.
