This is the 12460th most frequent Spanish word.
maternales
"Related to mothers or maternal care."
Here, 'maternales' is used as an adjective to describe 'cuidados', indicating that the care pertains or is related to a mother.
Los cuidados maternales son importantes para el desarrollo de los niños.
Maternal care is important for the development of children.
In this sentence, 'maternales' modifies 'instintos', describing instincts that are typical of or originate from a mother.
Las instintos maternales a menudo guían a las madres en la crianza.
Maternal instincts often guide mothers in raising their children.
Here, 'maternales' is again acting as an adjective, here qualifying 'valores', referring to values associated with or characteristic of mothers.