Padrasto (en. Stepfather)
/ˈpad.ras.tɔ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The person married to a child's mother who is not the child's biological father.
He is my stepfather who took care of me since my childhood.
Siya ang aking padrasto na nag-alaga sa akin mula sa aking pagkabata.
A man who has the responsibility to perform fatherly duties to a child.
The child's stepfather brings gifts every Christmas.
Ang padrasto ng bata ay nagdadala ng mga regalo tuwing Pasko.
Etymology
Spanish language
Common Phrases and Expressions
stepfather of the family
A term used for the new man who entered the family as a guardian.
padrasto ng pamilya
Related Words
union
The act of forming a family, including the stepfather.
pagsasama
parent
General term for the guardians of a child.
magulang
Slang Meanings
Father of a partner or spouse.
As long as my stepdad is around, I'm good.
Basta’t nandiyan ang padrasto ko, okay na ako.
Sometimes used jokingly, like a bonus dad.
He's like a stepdad, always happy and with no problems.
Parang padrasto lang siya, kasi laging masaya at walang problema.
A mix of dad and friend.
I wish all stepdads were like this, more like buddies!
Sana lahat ng padrasto ay ganito, parang barkada na rin!