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    Padre (en. Father)

    /ˈpa.ðɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has begotten or adopted one or more minor persons.
    My father has always taught me to be honest.
    Mi padre siempre me ha enseñado a ser honesto.
    In some religions, it refers to God.
    The father of the church said we must be compassionate.
    El padre de la iglesia dijo que debemos ser compasivos.
    An honorary title granted to certain individuals in social or institutional situations.
    The superior father of the religious order gave a speech.
    El padre superior de la orden religiosa dio un discurso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pater', which means father.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    our father
    A Christian prayer addressed to God as father.
    padre nuestro
    to be like a father
    Referring to having traits or habits similar to those of a father.
    ser como padre
    father of the homeland
    A person who has significantly contributed to the establishment of a nation.
    padre de la patria

    Related Words

    mother
    Man or woman who has given life to one or more children.
    madre
    son
    Person who has been born from the parents.
    hijo
    family
    Group of people united by kinship ties.
    familia

    Slang Meanings

    A person who cares for or protects.
    That guy is a father, he is always helping others.
    Ese tipo es un padre, siempre está ayudando a los demás.
    It is used to refer to someone exemplary or admirable.
    That teacher is a father in the classroom, everyone respects him.
    Ese profesor es un padre en el aula, todos lo respetan.