Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
paternidad
Pronunciation
IPA/pateɾniˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounfatherhood
Example
La paternidad requiere tiempo y dedicación.
Fatherhood requires time and dedication.
More examples
¿Cómo afecta la paternidad compartida al desarrollo infantil?
How does shared paternity affect child development?
Core concept
A father's emotional care and everyday involvement with his children.
Common phrases
licencia de paternidad
paternity leave
paternidad compartida
shared paternity
Similar words
padre: Man who has children.
maternidad: Mother's emotional caregiving and everyday nurturing of children.
parentalidad: General practice and responsibilities of parenting.
parentesco: Family ties by blood or marriage.
Definition in Spanish
La experiencia afectiva y práctica de ser padre, incluyendo el cuidado emocional y la participación en la vida cotidiana de los hijos.
Word origin
From Latin pater 'father' via paternitas, formed with the suffix -idad to denote the state or experience of being a father.
Usage tips
- Spanish paternidad often emphasizes caregiving and relational involvement, whereas English paternity often appears in legal or biological contexts.