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Why do we use la before mamá?
In Spanish, nouns have grammatical gender. Mamá is feminine, so we use the feminine article la (meaning the) to match it. Saying la mamá clarifies we are talking about the mom rather than just using mom in a general sense.
Why do we say está instead of es?
Both está and es come from the verb estar and ser, respectively, which both mean to be in English. However, está (from estar) indicates a temporary state or location, such as being here. Es (from ser) is used for permanent characteristics or inherent qualities (like saying she is tall). Since the sentence focuses on location—she is here, we use está.
When should I use mamá instead of madre?
Mamá is a more familiar or affectionate way to say mom, whereas madre is more formal and means mother. In everyday conversation, speakers commonly use mamá, especially in Latin American Spanish.
What is the difference between aquí and acá?
Both aquí and acá can mean here in Spanish. Generally, aquí is used more frequently to indicate a very precise location, while acá can be slightly more informal or indicate a broader, less precise area. Usage varies by region, and many speakers use them interchangeably.
Can la mamá be replaced by ella?
You could replace la mamá with ella (meaning she), but it would change the emphasis. La mamá está aquí specifically mentions the mom, which can be more direct or personal. Using ella está aquí shifts the reference to she without naming who that person is.
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