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How to Say ‘Your mom’ in Mexican Spanish

Tu mamá

too mah-MAH

[too mah-MAH]

💬 Usage Tip: "Tu" means "your" for one person in an informal way. In Mexico, "mamá" is warmer and more common than the more formal "madre" in everyday family talk.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: When chatting with a grandmother in Mexico, asking about "tu mamá" can open sweet family-history stories about home life, food, and traditions.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu

[too]

your

Informal singular possessive adjective used before a noun.

Example

Tu hermana y Tu amigo viven cerca.

Your sister and your friend live nearby.

mamá

[mah-MAH]

mom

A common word for mother, often used in family conversations.

Example

Mi mamá y tu mamá son amigas.

My mom and your mom are friends.

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