papá
everyday
Venezuelans say papá for "dad". Papi is a warm version and viejo is a casual word some people use for their father.
Meaning: father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| papá | everyday |
| Viejo | casual |
| Papi | affectionate |
Papá works in any situation, from a school form to a family meal. It carries the accent on the last syllable.
Which one should you use?
Papi sounds tender and is used by children and also by adults with their fathers. Mi viejo is casual and fond, but it is not for formal speech.
When do people say it?
Families celebrate Día del Padre with gifts and a shared meal.
Did you know?
- The word papá carries a written accent, and without it papa means "potato" in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Papá, ¿me ayudas con la tarea?Dad, can you help me with my homework?
- Mi papi me enseñó a manejar.My dad taught me to drive.
- Voy a ver a mi viejo.I am going to see my dad.
Example conversation
Sofía asks her father for help with a school project at home.
- SofíaPapá, ¿tienes un minuto?Dad, do you have a minute?
- PapáClaro, mi amor.Of course, my love.
- SofíaNecesito ayuda con esto.I need help with this.
