English–Spanish
“father” in Spanish
How to say “father” in Spanish
“Father” in Spanish is padre.
Male parent who has biologically fathered or raised a child.
Example sentences with padre
Mi padre me enseñó a cocinar cuando era niño.
My father taught me to cook when I was a child.
Tips for using padre
- Papá is the informal familiar term, padre is the standard word in formal speech and also serves as a title when speaking to a priest.