no, papá
/ˈno paˈpa/word by word
The English phrase "no, dad" is translated into Spanish as no, papá.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking-cultures, children may use papá or even papi as a term of endearment when they are not actually speaking to their father, but are instead addressing a romantic partner.
- The word papá relies heavily on the written accent mark on the final 'a' to distinguish it from papa, which refers to a 'potato' or the 'Pope'.
- The word papá is actually a loanword borrowed from French, rather than being a direct descendant of Latin.
Examples in context
- No, papá, es que estoy ocupado con la tarea. Pero prometo ayudarte mañana.No, Dad, it's just that I'm busy with homework. But I promise to help you tomorrow.
- No, papi, prefiero salir con mis amigos en esta ocasión. Pero podemos verla otro día.No, Dad, I prefer to go out with my friends on this occasion. But we can watch it another day.
- No, papá, no quiero comer eso.No, dad, I don't want to eat that.
- No, papá, ya he terminado mi tarea.No, dad, I have already finished my homework.
- No, papá, no es necesario ir ahora.No, dad, it is not necessary to go now.
Example conversation
Alejandro asks María if she wants more dessert.
- María¿Quieres más pastel, María?Do you want more cake, María?
- AlejandroNo, papá, estoy llena.No, dad, I am full.
- María¿Estás segura? Está muy rico.Are you sure? It is very tasty.
- AlejandroSí, no, papá, gracias.Yes, no, dad, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (no, papá) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries no, papá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
