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mama

breast

noun MAH-mah Rare

Also means

mammary gland

Usage Note

Mama without an accent means 'breast' (the anatomical term) or 'mammary gland' in medical contexts. Mamá with an accent is the familiar word for 'mum/mom'. The accent is crucial: la mama (breast) versus la mamá (mum). Learners should note this distinction to avoid awkward errors.

Examples

"El médico examinó la mama izquierda."

Natural Translation

The doctor examined the left breast.

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