A1 — Beginnernoun
madre
mother
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
mammagenitricematriarcamammina
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
padrefigliofigliapapà
Usage note
'Madre' is formal/literary. 'Mamma' = mom (everyday, warm). 'Genitrice' = mother (legal/formal). 'Matriarca' = matriarch (head of family). 'Padre' is the direct opposite.
Example
"Mia madre cucina il meglio del mondo."
"My mother is the best cook in the world."
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