papito
/paˈpito/
The English phrase "big papa" can be translated into Spanish as papito.
papito is an affectionate term used to address a father or a father figure.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of papito is /paˈpito/.
Did you know?
- While papito is a sweet term for a father, using it in certain Caribbean countries can sometimes carry a flirtatious or even suggestive undertone when used between adults who are not related.
- In certain countries, papito is used by parents to address their own small children as a term of endearment.
- In some Latin American countries, a person might refer to a highly respected older man or a boss as papito as a way of showing closeness and lack of formality.
Example conversation
Maria is greeting her father in the living room.
- María¡Hola, papito! ¿Dónde estabas?Hi, daddy! Where were you?
- AlejandroHola, hija. Estaba en el trabajo.Hello, daughter. I was at work.
- MaríaTe extrañúba mucho, papito.I missed you a lot, daddy.
- AlejandroYo también te extrañ«a, María.I missed you too, Maria.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry papito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
