1. A woman who has legally taken a child into her family and raised them as her own, though not biologically related
Her adoptive mother raised her with love and care from infancy.
Sua mãe adotiva a criou com amor e cuidado desde a infância.
2. A woman who has assumed the parental role and responsibilities for a child through legal adoption
The adoptive mother fought for custody rights in court.
A mãe adotiva lutou pelos direitos de guarda no tribunal.