madre
mother
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈma.dre/
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Cultural Note
'Madre' is the formal term while 'mamma' is used in daily life. The Festa della Mamma (Mother's Day) is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in Italy. The expression 'madre patria' (motherland) reflects how deeply the maternal figure is embedded in Italian identity.
📝 Example Sentences
Mia madre è nata in Sicilia.
My mother was born in Sicily.
È diventata madre a trent'anni.
She became a mother at thirty.
La madre dello sposo era molto commossa.
The groom's mother was very moved.