Hola papá
/ola papa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hello daddy" is translated into Spanish as Hola papá.
Which one should you use?
The term papá is the standard, affectionate way to say "daddy" or "dad", whereas padre is more formal and translates closer to "father".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, papi can be used instead of papá for father.
Did you know?
- The spelling of papá requires an accent on the final 'a' to distinguish it from the word papa, which means 'potato' or 'the Pope'.
- In some Spanish-speaking Caribbean cultures, calling a friend or even a romantic partner papi is a very common way to address them, entirely unrelated to fatherhood.
- The word hola may have originated from the French word holà, which was originally used as a command meaning 'hey! stop!'
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, papá! ¿Cómo estuvo tu día?Hi, Dad! How was your day?
- Hola papá, ¿cómo estás?Hello daddy, how are you?
- ¡Hola papá! Te extrañé mucho.Hello daddy! I missed you a lot.
- Hola papá, mira mi dibujo.Hello daddy, look at my drawing.
Example conversation
Sofía greets her father as he walks through the door.
- Sofía¡Hola papá! Qué bueno que volviste.Hello daddy! It's great that you're back.
- JavierHola Sofía, yo también estoy feliz de verte.Hello Sofía, I am also happy to see you.
- SofíaHola papá, ¿me trajiste el regalo?Hello daddy, did you bring me the gift?
- JavierSí, está aquí en mi maleta.Yes, it is here in my suitcase.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, papá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
