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natural mother

[ˈnætʃərəl ˈmʌðər]
nounfemininepl: natural mothers
mãe biológica
1. A woman who has given birth to a child, as opposed to an adoptive mother or stepmother
The natural mother decided to place her child for adoption.
A mãe biológica decidiu colocar sua filha para adoção.
2. A biological mother; a woman connected to a child by blood relation
She searched for her natural mother after turning eighteen.
Ela procurou pela sua mãe biológica depois de completar dezoito anos.
Synonyms
biological motherbirth mothergenetic mother
Antonyms
adoptive motherstepmotherfoster mother

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mãe biológica
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
mãe natural
Also used, though less common than mãe biológica
Portugal
mãe biológica
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Portugal
mãe natural
Less frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

search for one's natural mother
know one's natural mother
meet one's natural mother
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