madre mía

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “my mother!”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌmadɾe ˈmia/ [ˌma.ð̞ɾe ˈmi.a]
  • Syllabification: ma‧dre mí‧a

Interjection[edit]

¡madre mía!

  1. mamma mia!, blimey!, my goodness!, goodness me!, oh my God! (an expression of surprise)
    Synonyms: hala, vaya
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