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No. 5,376 in Spanish

maternal

Relating to motherhood or a mother.

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  • Su instinto maternal la ayudó a calmar al bebé.

    Her maternal instinct helped her soothe the baby.

    Shows the inherent caring nature of a mother.

  • El hospital tiene una sala para cuidados maternales.

    The hospital has a ward for maternal care.

    Refers to medical care related to mothers, especially during pregnancy or childbirth.

  • El idioma maternal de Ana es el español.

    Ana's maternal language is Spanish.

    Indicates the language one learns from their mother or during early childhood.

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