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    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.