Father in spanish
pronunciation: pɑdɹ̩e part of speech: noun
father1 = padre.
Example: A patronymic is the name derived from the given name of the father, often by the addition of a suffix.more:
» adoptive father = padre adoptivo.
Example: Interviews were conducted with adoptive fathers, adoptive mothers, adopted children, birth mothers, and birth fathers across the US, about their experiences & relationships.» biological father = padre biológico.
Example: Because little is known about physical child abuse by fathers and stepparents, the model was tested separately for abusivey biological mothers, abusive biological fathers, and abusive stepfathers.» birth father = padre de nacimiento, padre natural.
Example: Interviews were conducted with adoptive fathers, adoptive mothers, adopted children, birth mothers, and birth fathers across the US, about their experiences & relationships.» city fathers = autoridades municipales.
Example: The city fathers endorsed this project with the stipulation that a librarian or 'book-lover' should be available to assist patrons.» Father Christmas = Papá Noel, Santa Claus.
Example: This is when children are not really concerned with scientific truth; they believe in Father Christmas anyway, even if there lurks the suspicion that there is something rather fishy about it all.» father figure = figura paterna.
Example: That simply doesn't jibe with sociological and psychological facts since most people want -- and need -- an idealized father figure as a leader = Eso simplemente no cuadra con los factores sociológicos y sicológicos pues la mayoría de la gente desea, y necesita, una figura paterna idealizada como líder.» father-in-law = suegro.
Example: Obligation was greatest to offspring, followed by fathers, stepfathers, & former fathers-in-law.» fatherland = patria, madre patria, tierra natal, terruño, país natal.
Example: Hitler referred to Germany as the fatherland because that's where his father came from -- his mother was Austrian.» Father's Day = día del padre, el.
Example: The focus is on St. Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, but consideration is also given to other events such as the Fourth of July and Father's Day.» forefather = antepasado, antecesor, progenitor, predecesor.
Example: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.» foster father = padre adoptivo.
Example: Foster mothers felt that they must provide constant supervision, both for the girl & the foster father-child relationship.» founding father = padre fundador.
Example: The history and proper study of popular literature generally dates only from the middle of the nineteenth century and the founding father of the discipline was Charles Nisard.» godfather = padrino.
Example: Moreover, he reminded the godfathers and godmothers they too have an irreplaceable task of support to their godchildren.» grandfather = abuelo.
Example: Their grandfathers and great-grandfathers are dead, and the library belongs to the living, who inhabit a different world.» great-grandfather = bisabuelo.
Example: Their grandfathers and great-grandfathers are dead, and the library belongs to the living, who inhabit a different world.» like father, like son = de tal palo tal astilla.
Example: 'Like father, like son' is the favorite cliche of sons who 'have a conflict with authority' = "De tal palo, tal astilla" es la cita favorita de los hijos que "tienen un conflicto de autoridad".» Our Father = padrenuestro.
Example: The Our Father is a prayer by Jesus Christ, used by Christians from all confessions.» single father = padre soltero.
Example: Sidel, who was raised by a single father, said the difference is that single fathers are lionized for stepping into the role while single mothers can be vilified as welfare queens or worse.» stepfather = padrasto.
Example: Obligation was greatest to offspring, followed by fathers, stepfathers, & former fathers-in-law.» the child is father of the man = lo que se mama de niño dura toda la vida.
Example: The truth of the saying that 'the child is father of the man' will hardly be questioned by anyone who has observed life carefully.» the father of = el padre de.
Example: Fred Kilgour, the modern father of networking, made a speech which described the inutility of traditional rules of cataloging which focused on bringing together all of the works of an author under the same heading.» working father = padre trabajador, padre que trabaja.
Example: Working fathers are paid a fifth more than childless men in similar jobs, according to a new study.father2 = crear, engendrar, procrear.
Example: Her son was fathered by her husband and her daughter was fathered by the man with whom she was reportedly having an affair.more:
» father + children = tener hijos.
Example: This is a technique which allows men with a low sperm count to father children.