No. 9,715 in Catalan
madre
"Madre" is not a Catalan word; it is Spanish for "mother." In Catalan, the word for "mother" is "mare."
In a sentence
La madre és la persona que et cuida.
The mother is the person who takes care of you.
In this sentence, 'madre' directly refers to the familial relationship of a mother, highlighting its definition as a noun representing a caretaker or parent.
Madre meva! Això és increïble.
My gosh! This is unbelievable.
Here, 'madre' is used in an idiomatic expression 'Madre meva!', equivalent to 'My gosh!' in English, where it conveys surprise or astonishment, demonstrating its use in colloquial phrases.
La figura de la madre és present en moltes cultures.
The figure of the mother is present in many cultures.
In this context, 'madre' signifies the universal concept or archetype of a mother figure across cultures, emphasizing its role in discussing societal or cultural themes.
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