papi
affectionate
Colombian children say papá for dad and papi or papito for "daddy". The longer ones sound warmer.
Meaning: affectionate word for father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| papi | affectionate |
| papá | neutral |
| papito | very affectionate |
Adults use papá too. When talking about their own father in a conversation, many say mi papá even as grown ups.
Which one should you use?
Papi can also be a flirtatious word for an attractive man, and papito is used the same way. The context tells you which meaning is meant.
Did you know?
- In Colombia fathers are also called papá in formal writing such as the school greeting Día del Padre.
Examples in context
- Mi papá trabaja en un banco.My dad works at a bank.
- Papito, te quiero mucho.Daddy, I love you very much.
Example conversation
Little Isabella asks her father for help at their home in Pereira.
- IsabellaPapi, ¿me ayudas con la tarea?Daddy, can you help me with my homework?
- PapáClaro, mi amor. ¿Qué es?Of course, my love. What is it?
- IsabellaMatemáticas.Math.
