padre/madre /pˈaðɾeβˈaramˈaðɾe/ · noun · CEFR A2. Spanish translation of "parent".

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Source term
parent
Translation
padre/madre
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article note: a regular/likely article is "el" for "padre/madre". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form padre/madre
Likely article el
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural padre/madres
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el padre/madre
Examples
Esto es el padre/madre.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Cada padre se preocupa por sus hijos.

English: Every parent worries about their children.

A2 · family&Friends

Mis padres nos visitan este fin de semana.

English: My parents are visiting us this weekend.

A2 · family&Friends

Ella es madre soltera con dos hijos.

English: She is a single parent with two kids.

A2 · family&Friends

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