How to Say "Mom" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

mamá

/maˈma/

The English phrase "mom" is mamá in Spanish.

mamá is used to refer to a mom.

Which one should you use?

While mamá is the equivalent of "mom," the word madre is the more formal equivalent of "mother."

To make mamá plural, you add -s to get mamás.

/maˈma/

In some Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries, the word mami is used as a common slang term for a beautiful woman or a romantic partner, carrying a very different social weight than the literal 'mom'.
In some dialects, particularly in Mexico, the word madre is used in a vast array of slang terms and curses that have nothing to do with parents.
The phrase madre mía is used as a common exclamation of surprise or shock, similar to the English 'my goodness' or 'my gosh'.

Quiero a mi mamá.
I love my mom.
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Mi mamá me cocina.
My mom cooks for me.
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¿Qué dijo tu mamá?
What did your mom say?
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Mi madre es increíble y siempre me apoya incondicionalmente.
My mother is amazing and always supports me unconditionally.
Voy a visitar a mi mamá este fin de semana.
I'm going to visit my mom this weekend.
Mamá, ¿qué vamos a cenar esta noche?
Mom, what are we having for dinner tonight?
¡Gracias por todo, mami! Eres la mejor.
Thanks for everything, mom! You are the best.
¡Te quiero mucho, mamita! Eres el pilar de nuestra familia.
I love you so much, mom! You are the pillar of our family.
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Lucía and Daniel are talking about a phone call.

Lucía

¿Hablaste con tu mamá?
Did you talk to your mom?
Daniel

Sí, llamé a mi mamá hace un rato.
Yes, I called my mom a little while ago.
Lucía

Qué bueno, dile que te quiero.
That's good, tell her I love her.
Daniel

Claro, se lo diré, Lucía.
Sure, I will tell her, Lucía.

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