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amor de madre
/aˈmoɾ ðe ˈmaðɾe/
mother's love
El amor de madre es incondicional y eterno.
A mother's love is unconditional and eternal.
formal
The unconditional, selfless love that a mother feels for her child, often considered the strongest and most enduring form of love.
Nada puede compararse con el amor de madre, que siempre perdona y protege.
Nothing can compare to a mother's love, which always forgives and protects.
El amor de madre es el vínculo más puro que existe.
A mother's love is the purest bond that exists.
This phrase emphasizes the depth and purity of maternal love, often used in literary, emotional, or cultural contexts.
Collocations
amor maternalmaternal loveamor de una madrea mother's lovefuerza del amor de madrestrength of a mother's love
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking cultures, the bond between a mother and child is often idealized as unbreakable. Phrases like 'amor de madre' reflect this cultural emphasis on family and maternal sacrifice.
Gold Rule
Usage
Use 'amor de madre' when referring to the deep, unconditional love a mother has for her child. Avoid using it to describe romantic or platonic love.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'amor' (love) and 'madre' (mother), both from Latin 'amor' and 'mater'. The concept of maternal love has been central in Spanish and Latin cultures, reflected in proverbs and literature throughout history.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Spanish to describe the profound, selfless love a mother has for her child. It carries a positive, emotional connotation and is often used in poetic or sentimental contexts.
Word Breakdown
amor
love
rootde
of
prepositionmadre
mother
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