When is it?
| Country | Mother's Day |
|---|---|
| Mexico | May 10, every year, whatever day of the week it falls on |
| Colombia | The last Sunday of May |
| Puerto Rico | The second Sunday of May, the same day as the US |
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What to say
¡Feliz Día de las Madres!Happy Mother's Day!
¡Feliz día, Doña Rosa!Happy Mother's Day, Doña Rosa!On the day itself, ¡Feliz día! is enough. Everyone knows which day.
Le deseo un día lleno de cariño.I wish you a day full of love.
Gracias por recibirme en su familia.Thank you for welcoming me into your family.
The message that makes her cry
Thank her for your partner. It's the one line almost every mother-in-law remembers.
Gracias por criar a un hijo tan maravilloso.Thank you for raising such a wonderful son.
Gracias por criar a una hija tan maravillosa.Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter.
What families do
- A big family meal, often at a restaurant or at grandma's house. Offer to help pay or bring dessert.
- Flowers. Always welcome. Bring some for your partner's grandmother too.
- Serenades (Mexico): some families hire mariachis to sing at her door. If you're there, stand with the family and sing along.
- A call or voice note if you can't be there. Say it in Spanish, even just one line.
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When is Mother's Day in Mexico?
May 10, every year, whatever day of the week it is.
When is Mother's Day in Colombia?
The last Sunday of May.
How do you say Happy Mother's Day to your mother-in-law in Spanish?
¡Feliz Día de las Madres, Doña Rosa! with her first name. Add Gracias por criar a un hijo tan maravilloso (thank you for raising such a wonderful son) to make it unforgettable.
What gift should I bring?
Flowers are the classic. Many families go out for a big meal, so offering to bring dessert or help with the bill is appreciated.