papá, ven aquí
The English phrase "daddy, come here" is translated into Spanish as papá, ven aquí.
This phrase is a request or command used by a child to ask their father to approach them.
Which one should you use?
The term papá is the standard, affectionate term for father, whereas padre is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
If a child were using a formal register with a father (though rare), the command would change to venga.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, an adult woman might call her romantic partner papá or papi as a term of endearment, rather than literally referring to him as her father.
- In some Caribbean dialects, calling someone papá or papi can be a way to address a stranger or a friend, similar to how 'man' or 'dude' is used in English.
- While papá is affectionate, calling a father padre in a casual home setting can sometimes signal that the child is angry or being intentionally cold.
Examples in context
- Papi, ven acá.Daddy, come here.
- Papito, ven.Little daddy, come.
- Papá, ven para acá.Dad, come over here.
- Oye, papá, ven para acá.Hey, dad, come over here.
- Papá, ven aquí, por favor.Daddy, come here, please.
- ¡Papá, ven aquí ahora!Daddy, come here now!
- Papá, ven aquí para verme.Daddy, come here to see me.
Example conversation
A child is playing in the living room with his father.
- AlejandroPapá, ven aquí. ¡Mira esto!Daddy, come here. Look at this!
- María¿Qué pasa, Alejandro?What's happening, Alejandro?
- AlejandroHe hecho una torre muy alta.I made a very tall tower.
- María¡Qué bien lo has hecho!You did it so well!
