Paternidad (en. Paternity)

/pa.teɾ.ni.ˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The condition or state of being a father.
Paternity entails responsibilities and care for the children.
La paternidad implica responsabilidades y cuidados hacia los hijos.
The relationship between a father and his children.
Paternity can be both biological and adoptive.
La paternidad puede ser tanto biológica como adoptiva.
Legal and social aspects related to the figure of the father.
Paternity carries rights and obligations such as care and education.
La paternidad conlleva derechos y obligaciones como el cuidado y la educación.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'paternitas', which comes from 'pater', father.

Common Phrases and Expressions

active paternity
Participation and commitment of a father in the life of his children.
paternidad activa
shared paternity
Situation where both parents share the responsibilities of raising their children.
paternidad compartida

Related Words

father
Male who has fathered one or more children.
padre
child
Descendant of a person, especially in relation to their father.
hijo
family
Group of people living together and bonded by kinship ties.
familia

Slang Meanings

To be a good father.
That guy is a good paternity, he always cares for his kids.
Ese tipo es una paternidad de las buenas, siempre se preocupa por sus hijos.
Responsibility in parenting.
Paternity is not just a title, it's a daily job.
La paternidad no es solo un título, es un trabajo diario.