motherhood

BrE /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ AmE /ˈmʌðərhʊd/

noun en → es

1 STATE/ROLE [uncountable] B1

the state or condition of being a mother; the experience and responsibilities of being a mother

maternidad, ser madre

  • motherhood as sth

Collocations the joys of motherhood · the challenges of motherhood

  • She wrote a book about the joys and challenges of motherhood.

    Escribió un libro sobre las alegrías y desafíos de la maternidad.

2 SOCIAL/LEGAL [uncountable] B2

the social and legal status of being a mother; the rights, duties, and responsibilities that come with it

maternidad, estado de madre

  • motherhood as sth

Collocations legal rights of motherhood · social responsibilities of motherhood

  • The legal system recognizes the importance of motherhood.

    El sistema legal reconoce la importancia de la maternidad.