maldito papá
/maldito papa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "damn daddy" is translated as maldito papá.
The phrase maldito papá is an expression used to convey frustration or anger directed toward one's father.
How do you pronounce it?
/maldito papa/
When do people say it?
Note that while maldito papá expresses anger, other Spanish terms involving "papa" or "papi" have different informal connotations. For example, Papacito is used playfully to describe an attractive man, Papi chulo is used to show appreciation for someone who exudes confidence and attractiveness and qué papito can be used to express admiration explicitly.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, using papi is a common term of endearment for a young son, reversing the traditional role of the word.
- While papá refers to a father, a single accent mark change to papa turns the word into 'potato' in many Spanish-speaking regions.
- While maldito means 'damn' in this phrase, it can also be used as a slang adjective to describe something surprisingly good or impressive in certain dialects.
Examples in context
- ¡Wow, qué papito! Estás guapísimo hoyWow, damn daddy! You look incredibly handsome today.
- ¡Ay, papi rico! Eres irresistibleOh, damn daddy! You are irresistible.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Maria are talking about their strict parents.
- AlejandroMaldito papá, no me deja salir hoy.Damn daddy, he won't let me go out today.
- María¿Por qué? ¿Qué pasó?Why? What happened?
- AlejandroDice que tengo que estudiar más.He says I have to study more.
- MaríaEso es muy injusto, Alejandro.That is very unfair, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
