No. 155 in Portuguese
mãe
Mother.
In a sentence
Minha mãe é muito carinhosa.
My mother is very caring.
Here, 'mãe' is used to refer directly to one's mother as a person.
A mãe dele vai viajar amanhã.
His mother is going to travel tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'mãe' is used to indicate the mother of another individual.
Ela tem um instinto de mãe, sempre cuidando de todos.
She has a motherly instinct, always taking care of everyone.
Here, 'mãe' is used in a figurative sense, referring to motherly instincts or qualities.
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