padres
“padres” means “parents” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
parents
Also: fathers
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Mis padres viven en Argentina.
A1My parents live in Argentina.
Voy a conocer a los padres de mi novia.
A2I'm going to meet my girlfriend's parents.
Todos los padres de los alumnos vinieron a la reunión.
B1All the students' fathers came to the meeting.
cool
Also: great, neat
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¡Qué padres están tus tenis!
B1Your sneakers are so cool!
Visitamos unos lugares muy padres en la Riviera Maya.
B2We visited some really cool places on the Riviera Maya.
Sus hijos son muy padres, siempre nos ayudan.
B2Their kids are really great, they always help us.
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Words that translate to "padres" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: padres
Question 1 of 2
Your friend from Mexico says, '¡Tus zapatos nuevos están muy padres!' What does he mean?
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Comes directly from Latin 'pater', which means 'father'. The Spanish word 'padres' is the plural form of 'padre'.
First recorded: Ancient, derived from Latin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'padres' means parents, how do I say just 'mothers'?
You would use the specific word 'madres'. Spanish uses the masculine plural form like 'padres' for a mixed group (mother and father), but the feminine plural 'madres' for a group of only women.
Can I use 'padres' to mean 'cool' in Spain?
It's best not to. While they might understand you, it's not used there at all. In Spain, you would say 'guay' or 'chulo' to mean 'cool'.
What's the difference between 'padres' and 'papas'?
'Padres' is the standard, neutral word for 'parents'. 'Papás' is a more informal and affectionate term, similar to saying 'mom and dad' instead of 'mother and father'. Both are very common.