How to Say "My Mama" in Spanish

mi mamá

/mi mama/from spelling rules

The English phrase "my mama" is translated into Spanish as mi mamá.

This phrase is used by a person to refer to their own mother.

Which one should you use?

While mi mamá is used for one's own mother, the phrase mi madre is a more formal way to refer to her.

Mi mamá is an affectionate and informal way to refer to one's mother, whereas mi madre is more neutral or formal.

In Colombia, the variation mamita is used to refer to your mother. In Cuba, the variation mami is used to refer to your mother.

To make the phrase plural, both the possessive adjective and the noun must take the plural form, resulting in mis mamás.

/mi mama/

The spelling of mamá requires an accent on the final 'a' to distinguish it from the word mama, which means 'breast' or 'nipple' in Spanish.
While mi mamá is used for your own mother, in many Latin American countries, you might hear a stranger call their wife or girlfriend mami or mamita.
In some Latin American countries, calling your mother mi madre instead of mi mamá in a casual setting can sound cold or indicate that you are currently arguing with her.

Voy a visitar a mi madre este fin de semana.
I am going to visit my mother this weekend.
Mi mamá es una persona muy especial en mi vida.
My mom is a very special person in my life.
Mami, ¿puedo salir con mis amigos esta noche?
Mom, can I go out with my friends tonight?
Te quiero mucho, mamita. Eres la mejor madre del mundo.
I love you so much, mom. You are the best mother in the world.
Mi mamá es muy cariñosa.
My mama is very affectionate.
Hoy es el cumpleaños de mi mamá.
Today is my mama's birthday.
Tengo que llamar a mi mamá.
I have to call my mama.

Daniel and Elena are talking about their families at a cafe.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.

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