Papa (en. Dad)

/ˈpapa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Herbaceous plant of the nightshade family that produces the edible tuber known as potato.

The potato is a basic ingredient in many cuisines around the world.

La papa es un ingrediente básico en muchas cocinas del mundo.

Edible tuber of the potato plant.

I prefer French fries to boiled ones.

Prefiero las papas fritas a las hervidas.

In some Spanish-speaking countries, it is used as a term of endearment to refer to a father.

Today is my dad's birthday.

Hoy es el cumpleaños de mi papa.

From the Quechua 'papa', which means 'tuber'.

hot potato

A situation or problem difficult to handle.

papa caliente

give me a hand

I request help or resources.

dame papa

potato

Alternative name for the same tuber in some regions.

patata

French fry

A variety of potato that is fried in oil.

papa frita

stuffed potato

A preparation that consists of a potato dough with filling.

papa rellena

An affectionate term for referring to a father.

Hello, dad! How are you?

¡Hola, papa! ¿Cómo estás?

It can be used to refer to something easy or simple.

That exam was a piece of cake.

Ese examen fue una papa.