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How to Say "mama" in Spanish

The Spanish word formamais mamiA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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mami

nounA1
Nursery word
A young child affectionately hugging a smiling woman, depicting a mother and child relationship.

Examples

Mami, ¿puedes ayudarme con la tarea?

Mommy, can you help me with my homework?

Voy a llamar a mi mami para ver cómo está.

I’m going to call my mom to see how she is.

Affectionate Use

This word is a shortened, sweet way to say 'mother' (mamá). It emphasizes closeness and love.

Confusing Endings

Mistake:Using 'mamo' for 'daddy'.

Correction: The equivalent affectionate term for father is usually 'papi' or 'papá'. 'Mami' is strictly feminine.

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