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mother
mia madre
my mother
a title of respect for an older woman
Signora, Lei è come una madre per me
Ma'am, you're like a mother to me
When addressing your own mother, use 'mamma' or 'mammina' for a more informal and affectionate tone.
From Latin 'mater', meaning 'mother'
In Italian culture, 'madre' is a term used to express love, care, and respect towards one's mother or a mother figure.