How to Say "paternity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “paternity” is “paternidad” — B1 level.
Examples
La paternidad ha cambiado su forma de ver la vida.
Fatherhood has changed his way of seeing life.
Él solicitó una prueba de paternidad.
He requested a paternity test.
Muchos hombres disfrutan hoy de una baja por paternidad más larga.
Many men today enjoy a longer paternity leave.
Always Feminine
Even though this word refers to fathers, it is a feminine noun because it ends in '-dad'. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
The '-dad' ending
Words ending in '-dad' are often like English words ending in '-ity' or '-hood'. They describe a state of being.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El paternidad es importante.”
Correction: La paternidad es importante. Because words ending in -dad are always feminine, regardless of who they describe.
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