maternidad
“maternidad” means “motherhood” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
motherhood
Also: maternity
📝 In Action
La maternidad cambió mi forma de ver el mundo.
B1Motherhood changed my way of seeing the world.
Ella disfruta mucho de su maternidad.
A2She enjoys her motherhood very much.
Es difícil equilibrar el trabajo y la maternidad.
B2It is difficult to balance work and motherhood.
maternity ward
Also: maternity hospital
📝 In Action
El bebé nació en la maternidad del hospital.
A2The baby was born in the maternity ward of the hospital.
Hay una clínica de maternidad muy buena cerca de aquí.
B1There is a very good maternity clinic near here.
Ella trabaja como enfermera en la maternidad.
B1She works as a nurse in the maternity ward.
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Words that translate to "maternidad" in Spanish:
maternity→maternity hospital→maternity ward→motherhood→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: maternidad
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Which phrase would you use to say 'maternity leave'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'maternitas', which comes from 'mater' (mother). It followed the same path as 'paternitas' (fatherhood).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'maternidad' used for pets?
Technically yes, but it is much more common to use it for humans. For animals, people often talk about 'cría' (breeding) or 'parto' (birth).
Does 'maternidad' mean the same as 'motherhood' in English?
Yes, it covers both the biological state of being a mother and the cultural/personal experience of motherhood.
How do you say 'surrogacy' using this word?
The most common term is 'maternidad subrogada' or 'gestación subrogada'.