sugar mommy
/suɡaɾ mommi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sugar momma" is translated into Spanish as sugar mommy.
The phrase refers to an older woman who provides financial support to a younger partner.
Did you know?
- In some slang contexts, a woman who takes care of others financially might be jokingly called a mecenas, a term borrowed from the Latin word for 'patron' used in the arts.
- In Spanish, the term mantenida refers to the partner receiving the money and shares a root with the word for 'maintenance' used for buildings and cars.
- In some Latin American countries, the term sugar daddy is frequently used for both men and women, regardless of gender, because the English phrase is treated as a fixed brand or social category.
Examples in context
- Ella es una sugar mommy para su novio.She is a sugar mommy for her boyfriend.
- Él busca una sugar mommy que lo mantenga.He is looking for a sugar mommy to support him.
- No creo que sea una sugar mommy de verdad.I don't think she is a real sugar mommy.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a local socialite at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Crees que ella es una sugar mommy?Do you think she is a sugar mommy?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, ella le paga todo.Yes, Daniel, she pays for everything for him.
- DanielEs una situación muy extraña.It is a very strange situation.
- ElenaAsí es la vida de algunos.That is how some people live.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
