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biological mother

[baɪ.ə.ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl ˈmʌ.ðər]
nounfemininepl: biological mothers
mãe biológica
1. A woman who is genetically related to a child through natural conception, regardless of legal or social relationships
The adoptee decided to search for her biological mother.
A filha adotiva decidiu procurar pela sua mãe biológica.
2. The female parent who contributed genetic material to a child's conception
His biological mother gave him up for adoption at birth.
Sua mãe biológica o deu para adoção ao nascer.
Synonyms
biological parentgenetic mothernatural motherbirth mother
Antonyms
adoptive motherstepmother

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mãe biológica
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mãe biológica
Standard usage, sometimes 'mãe natural'
São Paulo
mãe biológica
Formal and standard usage in legal/medical contexts
Portugal
mãe biológica
Standard term; 'mãe genética' also used in scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

search for one's biological mother
biological mother and child
biological mother's rights
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