maternal in Spanish
maternal in Spanish is maternal, materno — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
maternal in Spanish
maternal
materno
What does "maternal" mean?
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adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
"She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children."
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adj Related through one's mother's side of the family.
"His maternal grandmother taught him to cook."
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maternal in a sentence
- She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children.
- His maternal instinct kicked in the moment the baby cried.
- His maternal grandmother taught him to cook.
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What is "maternal" in Spanish?
"maternal" in Spanish is maternal, materno. maternal means: Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
How do you use "maternal" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children." In Spanish, "maternal" is maternal, materno.
Are there other ways to say "maternal" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "maternal": maternal, materno.
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