Papá (en. Dad)

/paˈpa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Title or affectionate name for the father.
My dad always helps me with my homework.
Mi papá siempre me ayuda con mis tareas.
Person who has children.
Juan's dad is a doctor.
El papá de Juan es médico.
Colloquial use to refer to an older man.
That dad is very wise.
Ese papá es muy sabio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'papa' meaning father.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Santa Claus
It refers to Santa Claus.
papá Noel
big rooster
Colloquial use to refer to a man who boasts or considers himself very important.
papá gallo
to act like a dad
It is said when someone acts in a paternal or protective manner.
hacer el papá

Related Words

mother
Female person who has children.
madre
son
Person who has been conceived by their parents.
hijo
family
Group of people united by kinship ties.
familia

Slang Meanings

Affectionate use by children.
Dad, come here quickly!
¡Papá, ven aquí rápido!
Way to refer to a friend in a close manner.
What's up, dad?
¿Qué pasa, papá?
It refers to a man considered in a protective role.
He is the dad of the band.
Él es el papá de la banda.