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    Papá (en. Dad)

    /paˈpa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title or affectionate term to refer to a father.
    My dad always supports me in my decisions.
    Mi papá siempre me apoya en mis decisiones.
    Person who plays the role of a father, even if not biological.
    He is the dad of my friends, he always offers us his help.
    Él es el papá de mis amigos, siempre nos ofrece su ayuda.
    Colloquial use to refer to an older man with affection.
    The old man is a dad to everyone in the neighborhood.
    El viejo es un papá para todos en el barrio.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'papa', which means 'father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Santa Claus
    A character who brings gifts at Christmas.
    papá noel
    father-in-law
    The father of the partner or spouse.
    papá político
    to make someone a dad
    To make someone have a child.
    hacer papá

    Related Words

    stepdad
    A person who cares for and educates a child that is not biological.
    papá sustituto
    big shot
    Man with a lot of authority in a group.
    papá gallo
    everyone's dad
    Affectionate term to refer to a man who takes care of many.
    papá de todos

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate term for a father.
    Whenever I have a problem, I call my dad.
    Siempre que tenga un problema, llamo a mi papá.
    Used in contexts of authority or respect.
    In the office, the boss is always the dad of the team.
    En la oficina, el jefe siempre es el papá del equipo.