maternal
BrE /ˈmætərnl/ AmE /ˈmætərnəl/
adjective en → es
relating to or characteristic of a mother, especially in being kind and caring
maternal, cariñoso/a, maternalmente
- be maternal
Collocations maternal love · maternal instincts
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She has a very maternal nature.
Ella tiene una naturaleza muy maternal.
relating to or characteristic of a parent, especially in being kind and caring
paternal, parental
- be maternal
Collocations maternal care · maternal affection
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The child receives a lot of maternal attention.
El niño recibe mucha atención materna.