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Mi mamá es muy trabajadora.

Mi mamá es muy trabajadora.
My mom is very hard-working.
From Lesson 27:How, when, and why (cómo, cuándo, por qué)·Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of Mi mamá es muy trabajadora.

ser
to be
mi
my
muy
very
la mamá
the mom
trabajador
hard-working

Questions & Answers about Mi mamá es muy trabajadora.

Why does the word for 'hard-working' end in '-a' (trabajadora)?
Because it describes mamá, which is a feminine noun. Normally, Spanish adjectives that end in '-o' change to '-a' for feminine words. But for adjectives that end in '-dor' like trabajador, you add an '-a' to the end to make it feminine: trabajadora.
Why do we use es instead of está for 'is'?
We use es (from the verb ser) because being hard-working is considered a personality trait or a core characteristic of the mom. We use estar for temporary states or feelings, like being tired or busy right now.
What is the difference between mamá and madre?
Mamá means 'mom', so it is affectionate and casual. Madre translates to 'mother' and is a bit more formal. Also, notice that mamá needs an accent mark on the last 'a' to show where your voice puts the stress!
If I wanted to ask someone what their mom is like to get this sentence as an answer, which question word would I use?
You would use cómo (how). To ask 'What is your mom like?' in Spanish, you actually ask 'How is your mom?' by saying ¿Cómo es tu mamá?.

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