Paternal (en. Paternal)

/pateɾˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Belonging to or relating to the father.

His paternal love is unconditional.

Su amor paternal es incondicional.

Showing characteristics or attitudes typical of a father.

His advice was very paternal.

Su consejo fue muy paternal.

Involves protection and care like that of a father.

The atmosphere in the house was very paternal.

El ambiente en la casa era muy paternal.

From Latin 'paternalis', meaning 'belonging to the father'.

paternal love

Deep and protective feeling a father has for his children.

amor paternal

paternal care

Attention and protection that a father provides to his family.

cuidado paternal

paternal responsibility

Duty and commitment a father has towards his children.

responsabilidad paternal

paternity

State or condition of being a father.

paternidad

father

Male who has fathered a person.

padre

parental

Relating to or belonging to parents.

parental

An authoritative figure who cares.

He is like a paternal figure who is always attentive to his employees.

Es como un paternal que siempre está al tanto de sus empleados.

Someone who cares for or protects in a way similar to a father.

She is very paternal with her friends, always helping them.

Ella es muy paternal con sus amigos, siempre está ayudándolos.