Spanish words for kids · Family
How to say “mom” in Spanish
Mom is one of the first words any child says. In most languages it sounds similar, which makes it a confident first win.
Mom in Spanish
mamá
Sounds like ≈ mah-MAH
Good to know: The stress is on the last syllable, unlike English, and the written accent on the final á shows it. Mami is the cuddly everyday form.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Spanish songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
¡Mi mamá, mamá!
My mom, mom!
from Mi Familia (My Family)
¡Mamá y papá!
Mom and dad!
from Mamá y Papá (Mom and Dad)
Veo a mamá.
I see Mom.
from Mi Casa (My House)
2 songs that teach it
“Mom” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Spanish with its English meaning.
Also sung in: Te Quiero, Mi Casa, Un Año Nuevo, El Huevo de Dinosaurio, Mi Primer Día de Clase, Calentitos en Casa.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Let your child call you by the Spanish word for a whole afternoon.
- 2Sing the family song and point to the right person on each line.
- 3Make a card that says mamá for a birthday or Mother's Day.
Related Spanish words
“Mom” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Spanishhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Spanish songs with your family.