How to Say "father" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “father” is “padre” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi padre es profesor.
My father is a teacher.
Voy a visitar a mis padres este fin de semana.
I'm going to visit my parents this weekend.
Él es un buen padre de familia.
He is a good family man.
The Plural Means 'Parents'
The plural form 'los padres' usually means 'the parents' (one father and one mother). To talk about two or more fathers, you would also say 'los padres,' and the situation would tell you what it means.
Confusing Singular and Plural
Mistake: “To talk about your parents, you might say, 'Mi padre están en casa.'”
Correction: Always use the plural form: 'Mis padres están en casa.' Remember, 'padres' covers both of them!
Other Meanings of “padre”
“padre” can also mean:
- used as a title, e.g., 'Father Michael'(B1, formal)
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