maternally

• Adverbio que significa «de manera materna» o «desde el punto de vista de una madre». Describe acciones, sentimientos o comportamientos característicos de una madre, como el cuidado, la protección o la tutela.

An adverb meaning "in a motherly way" or "from a mother's perspective." It describes actions, feelings, or behaviors that are characteristic of a mother, such as nurturing, protecting, or caring for someone.

1. In a motherly wayB2formal

   In a manner characteristic of a mother; with care, affection, or protectiveness.

   de manera materna

   • She smiled maternally at the crying child.
   • He was treated maternally by the older nurse.
   • The teacher spoke maternally to the homesick student.

   Sinónimosaffectionatelylovinglyprotectivelytenderlywarmly

   Antónimoscoldlyneglectfullypaternally

2. Through the mother's sideC1formal

   Relating to or derived from one's mother or maternal lineage.

   por parte de madre

   • The trait is inherited maternally.
   • Maternally, she is descended from a long line of artists.
   • The disease is transmitted maternally to the offspring.

   Sinónimosmatrilineally