Spanish · Family & People
Padre
Father
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male parent.
Example
Mi padre trabaja en una oficina.
My father works in an office.
Etymology
'Padre' is derived from the Latin 'pater', meaning father, retaining its use and meaning throughout the history of the Spanish language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Padre' appears in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, commonly used in daily communication across all Spanish-speaking communities.