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    Paterna (en. Paternal)

    /paˈteɾ.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    That which belongs to or is related to the father.
    The paternal inheritance came to him through his grandfather.
    La herencia paterna le llegó a través de su abuelo.
    That which refers to the father's family.
    His paternal roots are found in a small village in Spain.
    Sus raíces paternas se encuentran en un pequeño pueblo de España.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'paternus', which means 'belonging to the father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paternal inheritance
    It refers to the assets or attributes inherited from the father.
    herencia paterna
    paternal line
    It refers to the male ancestors of a person.
    línea paterna

    Related Words

    paternal
    Referring to the relationship with the father.
    paterno
    pattern
    Model or reference that is followed, in this case, it can refer to the figure of the father.
    patrón

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a style of authoritative parenting, similar to that of a father.
    That decision was very paternal; it seems there is no discussion.
    Esa decisión fue muy paterna, parece que no hay discusión.