noun
- A female parent; a woman who has given birth to or is raising a child.
Usage: Spanish loanword; used in English primarily in cultural or bilingual contexts
Examples
- She called her madre every Sunday to check in.
- My madre taught me how to cook traditional recipes.
- The children ran to their madre when they heard the news.
- Madre mía! That was close.
- In Spanish-speaking families, respect for one's madre is paramount.