Papitos (en. Daddies)

/paˈpi.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affectionate term used to refer to fathers or father figures.
My dads always support me in everything.
Mis papitos siempre me apoyan en todo.
Used in some contexts to refer to attractive men.
That party was full of interesting dads.
Esa fiesta estuvo llena de papitos interesantes.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'papá', which comes from the Latin 'papa', meaning 'father'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dads at home
A way to talk about the father's presence in the home.
papitos en casa
neighborhood dads
Refers to men who are known in the community.
papitos del barrio
dance with the dads
Means to have fun and enjoy at a party.
bailar con los papitos

Related Words

dad
Standard term for referring to the father.
papá
daddy
Familiar or affectionate term for referring to a man, sometimes related to attraction.
papi
fatherhood
State of being a father.
paternidad

Slang Meanings

Young and attractive men.
That guy is a hottie, all the girls look at him.
Ese chico es un papito, todas las chicas lo miran.
Dad in a caring context.
Whenever I have a problem, my dads are the first to help me.
Siempre que tengo un problema, mis papitos son los primeros en ayudarme.