madre
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “madre” mean in English?
mother
Example sentences
Mi madre habla español muy bien.
My mother speaks Spanish very well.
Es madre de tres hijos.
She's the mother of three children.
Día de la Madre se celebra en mayo.
Mother's Day is celebrated in May.
How to use it
Madre means 'mother'. Feminine: la madre. Plural madres = 'mothers' (only mothers), unlike padres which covers both parents.
Common mistake
Padres covers both parents (mixed); madres only means 'mothers' (all-female group). Asymmetric — don't expect them to mirror.