madrina
godmother
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ma.ˈdri.na/
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Cultural Note
The madrina shares the same sacred responsibility as the padrino. In many Italian families, the madrina becomes a second mother figure. Choosing the right madrina is a serious family decision, as the role carries expectations of lifelong involvement in the child's upbringing.
📝 Example Sentences
La madrina tiene il bambino durante il battesimo.
The godmother holds the baby during the baptism.
La mia madrina mi manda sempre un regalo per il compleanno.
My godmother always sends me a birthday present.
Ha scelto la sua migliore amica come madrina.
She chose her best friend as godmother.