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“stepmom” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈðɾastɾa/

Example

Mi madrastra es muy amable.

My stepmom is very kind.

Illustration for madrastra (stepmom)

How to say “stepmom” in Spanish

“Stepmom” in Spanish is madrastra.

The partner of a child's parent who performs motherly duties without being the birth mother.

Full entry for madrastra: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with madrastra

Mis hermanos no aceptan a la madrastra.

My siblings do not accept the stepmom.

Tips for using madrastra

  • Madrastra evokes the 'evil stepmother' stereotype from fairy tales and popular culture, so the word can carry negative connotations in narratives.

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