This is the 7863rd most frequent Spanish word.
materna
"Materna" means "maternal" or "related to a mother."
In this sentence, 'materna' refers to the primary language learned from childhood, showing its customary use as part of the phrase 'lengua materna'.
Mi lengua materna es el español.
My mother tongue is Spanish.
Here, 'materno' is used to express an inherent attribute commonly associated with mothers, demonstrating care and protection.
El instinto materno la llevó a proteger a su hijo.
Her maternal instinct led her to protect her child.
In this case, 'materna' is employed to describe educational methods or practices aimed at nurturing young children, indicating a relationship to motherhood.