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Translation

father, dad; (plural) parents

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Word origin

From Latin pater, patrem ('father').

Origin
Latin
Root
patrem
English cognates
paternal, patriarch, patron

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpais

Examples

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My father is an engineer.

Curitiba.

Her father lives in Curitiba.

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My parents married very young.

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pai: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Portuguese word "pai" (father, dad; (plural) parents): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 12: pai, cara, favor and 11 more words.