maternidad

Definitions of maternidad
  1. noun
    the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
    synonyms: alumbramiento, parto
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    type of:
    parturición
    the process of giving birth
  2. noun
    the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
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    type of:
    parentesco
    (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
  3. noun
    the state of being a parent
    synonyms: paternidad
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    type of:
    adultez, mayoría de edad
    the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
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