papai
affectionate, Brazil
In Brazil "daddy" is papai, the warm word children use for their father. The standard word is pai, and paizinho is extra tender.
Meaning: father, affectionate (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| papai | affectionate, Brazil |
| Pai | standard |
| Paizinho | tender |
Children say papai and adults often say pai. In Brazil you will hear Oi, pai even between grown-up children and fathers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal children more often say papá. Papai is the typical Brazilian form.
Did you know?
- Father's Day in Brazil is celebrated on the second Sunday of August.
Examples in context
- Papai chegou!Daddy is here!
- Meu pai trabalha muito.My father works a lot.
- Eu amo você, papai.I love you, daddy.
Example conversation
Little Nina greets her father at the door in Curitiba. Seu Mário is the father.
- NinaPapai! Você chegou!Daddy! You are here!
- Seu MárioCheguei, minha princesa.I am here, my princess.
- NinaVamos brincar?Shall we play?
