How to Say "fathers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fathers” is “padres” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis padres viven en Argentina.
My parents live in Argentina.
Voy a conocer a los padres de mi novia.
I'm going to meet my girlfriend's parents.
Todos los padres de los alumnos vinieron a la reunión.
All the students' fathers came to the meeting.
One Word for Both Parents
In Spanish, you use the masculine plural word padres to talk about both your mother and father together. It's a super useful shortcut!
When It Means 'Fathers'
Padres can also just mean 'fathers' if you're talking about a group of only men. The situation usually makes it clear which one is meant.
Confusing 'Padres' and 'Parientes'
Mistake: “Mis parientes son mi mamá y mi papá.”
Correction: Mis padres son mi mamá y mi papá. Be careful! The word `parientes` looks like 'parents,' but it actually means 'relatives' in general (like aunts, uncles, and cousins).
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