perdón, papi
/peɾˈdon ˈpapi/word by word
The English phrase "sorry daddy" is translated into Spanish as perdón, papi.
This phrase is an apology addressed to one's father using an affectionate term. It is used specifically to ask for forgiveness for a specific mistake.
Which one should you use?
While perdón, papi is used to ask for forgiveness for a specific mistake, the phrase lo siento, papi is used when you want to express feeling regret or sympathy. Additionally, perdón, papi uses a diminutive term of endearment, whereas perdón, papá uses the more standard term for father.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term papi is an affectionate and diminutive way to address a father. If you wish to be more standard or neutral, you can use papá instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾˈdon ˈpapi/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking families, the term papi is used by the father to address his own children. A father might say perdón, papi to his son as a way of speaking baby-talk or showing extreme tenderness.
- While papi is a common affectionate term for 'daddy', it is also used widely in many Spanish-speaking cultures as a colloquial term of endearment for a romantic partner or even a close male friend. Using it with a stranger could be misinterpreted as flirtatious.
- In some Caribbean cultures, papi is used as a generic term of address for any male, regardless of age or relationship. This means perdón, papi can be used to apologize to a taxi driver or a shopkeeper.
Examples in context
- Pido disculpas, papáI apologize, dad
- Perdón, papáSorry, dad
- Disculpa, papiExcuse me, daddy
- Pido perdón, papitoI apologize, daddy
- Perdóname, papiForgive me, dad
- Perdón, papi, no fue mi intención.Sorry daddy, I didn't mean to.
- Lo siento mucho, perdón, papi.I am very sorry, sorry daddy.
- Perdón, papi, ya voy a limpiar mi cuarto.Sorry daddy, I'm going to clean my room now.
Example conversation
Mateo accidentally spills his juice on the table.
- Mateo¡Uy! Perdón, papi, se cayó el jugo.Oops! Sorry daddy, the juice fell.
- MaríaNo pasa nada, Mateo. Ayúdame a limpiar.It's okay, Mateo. Help me clean up.
- MateoSí, traigo el trapo ahora.Yes, I'll bring the cloth now.
- MaríaGracias, hijo.Thank you, son.
