papi
affectionate, Mexico
The warm word for "daddy" in Mexico is papi. The diminutive papito is even softer, and young children also say papá.
Meaning: an affectionate word for father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| papi | affectionate, Mexico |
| papá | neutral |
| papito | very affectionate |
Papi is used by children, and also by a parent talking to a boy as a term of endearment. Between adults in a relationship, papi can have a romantic or flirty meaning.
Which one should you use?
Papá is the everyday and respectful form. Papi is for tender or familiar moments.
Did you know?
- In Spanish papi is also an endearing word for a husband, a boyfriend or a boy, so context tells you who is meant.
Examples in context
- Papi, ¿me cargas?Daddy, will you carry me?
- Mi papito es el mejor.My daddy is the best.
Example conversation
Little Sofi asks her father Luis to pick her up in their home in Mazatlán.
- SofiPapi, ya quiero ir al parque.Daddy, I want to go to the park already.
- LuisAhorita vamos, mi niña.We will go in a moment, my girl.
- Sofi¡Gracias, papito!Thanks, daddy!
