Padre

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

Definitions of padre

noun a father in Spanish or Italian

Example Sentences

A1 Mi padre es muy simpático.

A2 Mi padre trabaja en una oficina.

B1 Mi padre me enseñó a andar en bicicleta.

B2 Mi padre es un gran apoyo en momentos difíciles.

C1 Mi padre siempre ha sido un modelo a seguir para mí.

C2 A pesar de las diferencias, siempre he tenido una buena relación con mi padre.

Examples of padre in a Sentence

formal The padre led the church service with great reverence and solemnity.

informal My padre always tells the best stories from his childhood.

slang Hey, padre, can you hook me up with some extra cash?

figurative The old oak tree was like a padre, providing shade and comfort to all who sought refuge beneath its branches.

Grammatical Forms of padre

• past tense: fathered
• plural: padres
• comparative: more fatherly
• superlative: most fatherly
• present tense: fathers
• future tense: will father
• perfect tense: has fathered
• continuous tense: is fathering
• singular: father
• positive degree: fatherly
• infinitive: to father
• gerund: fathering
• participle: fathered

Origin and Evolution of padre

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'padre' originated from the Latin word 'pater' meaning father.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'padre' evolved to specifically refer to a priest or clergyman in Spanish-speaking countries.