maternal
Pronunciación: [məˈtɜrnəl]
Palabra
Contexto: «relationship»
(adjective) related to being a mother or having qualities like a mother. It describes feelings, behaviors, or things that show love, care, or support like a mother would.
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Her maternal instincts kicked in when she saw the baby crying.
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He did not show any maternal feelings towards the children in the group.
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What are some maternal traits that you admire in your mother?
Contexto: «biological»
(adjective) connected to the mother in terms of birth and family. It means things that come from the mother's side of the family.
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She inherited her maternal grandmother's green eyes.
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His paternal traits are much stronger than any maternal ones.
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Can you tell me about your maternal family members?
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