papá
everyday, Colombia
In Colombia people say papá for dad in everyday talk. Papi is the warm, affectionate form and padre is the formal word.
Meaning: father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| papá | everyday, Colombia |
| padre | formal |
| papi | affectionate, informal |
Children of all ages say papá to their fathers. Papi is common with young children and also from adults who feel close to their father. Padre sounds formal and is used in writing or in set phrases.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia papi is also used as a friendly or flirtatious word for a man, so the context shows whether someone means a father.
Did you know?
- Father's Day in Colombia is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
Examples in context
- Mi papá trabaja en un banco.My dad works at a bank.
- Papi, ¿me ayudas con la tarea?Dad, can you help me with my homework?
- Voy a llamar a mi papá.I am going to call my dad.
Example conversation
Daniela asks her father Carlos for help at home in Barranquilla.
- DanielaPapá, ¿me prestas el carro?Dad, can you lend me the car?
- CarlosClaro, pero vuelve temprano.Sure, but come back early.
- DanielaGracias, papi.Thanks, dad.
