el

masculine

/ˈpaðɾe/

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Translation

father, dad

Word origin

From Latin pater, patris ('father').

Origin: Latin
Root: pater
English cognates: paternal, patriarch, patron

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralpadres

Examples

My father taught me to drive when I was young.

He is the best father in the world for his children.

Ana .

Ana's father works at the hospital.

My parents met at university.

, .

Tomorrow is Father's Day, do not forget.

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This word is part of lesson 3.