madonna

BrE /ˈmædənə/ AmE /ˈmædənə/

noun en → es

1 MOTHER OF JESUS [singular] B2

the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christianity

Virgen María, madre de Jesús

Collocations Madonna and Child

  • The painting shows the Madonna with baby Jesus.

    El cuadro muestra a la Virgen María con el Niño Jesús.

2 CELEBRITY [singular] C1

a famous female singer, actress, or other public figure who is admired by many people

celebridad famosa, diva del pop

Collocations Madonna's latest album

  • She is one of the most famous Madonnas in the world.

    Ella es una de las Madonnas más famosas del mundo.

3 ARTWORK [singular] C1

a painting or statue of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus, especially one that is popular in Italy and other parts of Europe

pintura o escultura de la Virgen María con el Niño Jesús

Collocations Italian madonna

  • The museum has a beautiful Renaissance Madonna.

    El museo tiene una hermosa Madona renacentista.

4 MUSIC [singular] C1

the music of the American singer Madonna, especially songs that are popular or well-known

música de la cantante Madonna

Collocations Madonna's hit song

  • Her latest single is a big hit in the charts.

    Su último sencillo es un gran éxito en las listas.

5 CULTURAL [singular] C1

a cultural figure or symbol associated with the Virgin Mary, often used in art and literature to represent purity, motherhood, or religious devotion

figura o símbolo cultural asociado a la Virgen María

Collocations Madonna as a symbol

  • The novel explores the Madonna and her role in society.

    La novela explora la figura de la Madona y su papel en la sociedad.

6 FAN [singular] C1

a person who is a fan of the American singer Madonna or her music

fanático/a de Madonna, seguidor/a

Collocations Madonna fan club

  • She is a die-hard Madonna fan.

    Ella es una seguidora incondicional de Madonna.

7 ARTIST [singular] C1

the American singer and songwriter Madonna, known for her music, performances, and cultural impact

la cantante y compositora estadounidense Madonna

Collocations Madonna's career

  • She has had a long and successful career as an artist.

    Ha tenido una larga y exitosa carrera como artista.

8 RELIGIOUS [singular] C1

the Virgin Mary, especially in a religious context or as part of Catholic tradition

Virgen María en un contexto religioso

Collocations Madonna and child

  • The church has a statue of the Madonna.

    La iglesia tiene una estatua de la Virgen María.