mãe
mother
Pronunciation
/mɐ̃j̃/
Cultural Note
In Portugal, Mother's Day (Dia da Mãe) is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. In Brazil, it falls on the second Sunday of May and is the second-biggest commercial holiday after Christmas. The informal term 'mamãe' is widely used by children and carries deep affection.
📝 Example Sentences
A minha mãe faz o melhor bolo de chocolate.
My mother makes the best chocolate cake.
Ela tornou-se mãe aos trinta anos.
She became a mother at thirty years old.
O Dia da Mãe é em maio.
Mother's Day is in May.
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