English–Spanish
“maternal” in Spanish
How to say “maternal” in Spanish
“Maternal” in Spanish is materno.
Mother's protective embrace.
Example sentences with materno
Su afecto materno calma al bebé.
Her maternal affection calms the baby.
Tips for using materno
- Used for both biological and emotional motherly qualities, and in kinship phrases it can mean 'on the mother's side', with adjective agreement in gender and number (materno/materna/maternos/maternas).
Other Spanish words for “maternal”
El instinto maternal protege al bebé.
The maternal instinct protects the baby.