Paternal in spanish
Paternal
pronunciation: pɑteɹ̩nɑl part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: pɑteɹ̩nɑl part of speech: adjective
In gestures
paternal = paterno.
Example: The data indicated that paternal grandmothers were more likely to maintain relationships with former daughters-in-law than were maternal grandmothers with former sons-in-law.more:
» paternal grandfather = abuelo paterno.
Example: There I spent a dismal period with the boy's paternal grandfather, a man as wrinkled as a prune, and a brown short-haired dog.» paternal grandmother = abuela paterna.
Example: When the maternal grandmother is holding the newborn grandchild, the paternal grandmother shouldn't horn in but wait until the maternal grandmother relinquishes the baby to her.» paternal grandparents = abuelos paternos.
Example: On the whole, maternal grandparents get to be more involved and see more of their grandchildren than the paternal grandparents do.» paternal leave = permiso por paternidad, baja por paternidad, baja paternal.
Example: The author examines policies affecting child care (both day care & maternal or paternal leave) in Canada.