mami
affectionate
Children and affectionate adults say mami or mamita for "mommy". The usual word is mamá.
Meaning: child word for mother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mami | affectionate |
| mamita | affectionate |
| mamá | standard |
Mamita is even softer, with the diminutive ending -ita. In some countries mami is also a flirtatious term for a woman, so context matters.
What mistakes should you avoid?
In the Caribbean mami can also be a casual way to address a woman, so it does not always mean a mother.
Did you know?
- Diminutives with -ita are used all over Spanish to express closeness.
Examples in context
- Mami, tengo sueño.Mommy, I am sleepy.
- Mamita, ¿me das agua?Mommy, can I have water?
- Ven, mamá.Come, Mom.
Example conversation
Little Lucía asks her mother Paula for a story at bedtime.
- LucíaMami, ¿me lees un cuento?Mommy, will you read me a story?
- PaulaClaro, mi amor.Of course, my love.
- LucíaGracias, mamita.Thank you, mommy.
