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Is it common to use the word "mama"? Or is it children's word?

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Rebecca

The context of this movie is important. "Mama" is the word for "mother" in Spanish, and it is also a word that is used to address elder female relatives. That is why the speaker uses "Mama" here. In English, "Mama" is also commonly used to call one's mother, although it is more common for children than adults. Ex: Mama Imelda is the heart of our family. Ex: My Mama has been through a lot in her lifetime. She lived through the Great Depression and a World War.

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