Papi (en. Daddy)

/ˈpapi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affectionate term to refer to a father.
My daddy always helps me with my homework.
Mi papi siempre me ayuda con mis tareas.
Aspect of authority or leadership, sometimes in a context of respect.
That guy is a hot daddy in his community.
Ese tipo es un papi en su comunidad.
Colloquial use in romantic relationships, significant of attraction or affection.
I called her daddy because I love her very much.
La llamé papi porque la quiero mucho.

Etymology

Diminutive of the term 'dad', related to affection.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hot daddy
Expression that denotes attractiveness in a man, often used in a flirtatious manner.
papi chulo
I’m your daddy
Phrase that implies a relationship of domination or protection in a playful way.
soy tu papi

Related Words

dad
Traditional term for referring to a father.
papá
fatherhood
State or condition of being a father.
paternidad
papa
Variant of dad, used in some regions.
papa

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to an attractive man.
He is a hot daddy, all the girls look at him.
Él es un papi, todas las chicas lo miran.
Term of endearment between couples.
She always calls me daddy when we are together.
Ella siempre me llama papi cuando estamos juntos.