How to say "Happy Mother's Day" in Italian

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Mother's Day is just around the corner, so what better time to learn how to say "Happy Mother's Day" in Italian! Learn more

Buona Festa della Mamma!

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Did you know that...? La Festa della Mamma ( Mother's Day ) in Italy always falls on the second Sunday of May, just like in the United States! Learn more

Here are some other important mother figures worth mentioning!

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How to say "Happy Mother's Day" in Italian

Buona Festa della Mamma!

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Happy Mother's Day!

Here are some other important mother figures worth mentioning!

Nonna = grandma Suocera = mother-in-law Matrigna = stepmother

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