pai
neutral, Brazil
In Brazil "dad" is pai, and children also say papai as an affectionate form. It is also called painho.
Meaning: father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| pai | neutral, Brazil |
| papai | affectionate |
| painho | regional, affectionate |
Use pai in everyday talk, like Meu pai trabalha no centro. Children and sometimes adults say papai to be tender.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Painho is a regional affectionate form heard in parts of the Northeast and the North.
When do people say it?
Brazil celebrates Dia dos Pais on the second Sunday of August.
Did you know?
- Dia dos Pais is celebrated in August in Brazil, not June as in the United States.
Examples in context
- Meu pai é médico.My dad is a doctor.
- Papai, vem jantar!Dad, come have dinner!
- Feliz Dia dos Pais, pai!Happy Father's Day, dad!
Example conversation
Lucas calls his father from the kitchen in Belém.
- LucasPai, o jantar está pronto.Dad, dinner is ready.
- PaiJá estou indo, filho.I am on my way, son.
- LucasHoje tem peixe.We have fish today.
