mamá
everyday
In the Dominican Republic children say mamá or the more affectionate mami for mom. Madre is formal or written.
Meaning: mother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mamá | everyday |
| madre | formal |
| mami | affectionate |
The word mami is also a friendly word for a woman, a girlfriend or a mother figure.
When do people say it?
Mother's Day, Día de las Madres, is celebrated on the last Sunday of May in the Dominican Republic.
Did you know?
- Dominicans mark Mother's Day on the last Sunday of May, unlike the date used in the United States.
Examples in context
- Mi mamá hace un sancocho riquísimo.My mom makes a delicious sancocho.
- Feliz día, mamá.Happy Mother's Day, Mom.
Example conversation
Luis comes home to his mother in Santo Domingo.
- LuisMami, ya llegué.Mom, I am home.
- MamáBienvenido, mijo. ¿Tienes hambre?Welcome, son. Are you hungry?
- LuisSí, mucha.Yes, very.
