il padre
father
Un uomo che ha un figlio o una figlia e si prende cura di loro.
Word: padre
Meaning in English:
"Padre" means father. It refers both to a male parent and, in certain contexts, to a priest in the Catholic Church.
Explanation:
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As a family member:
"Padre" is used to denote a person's dad or male parent. -
As a religious figure:
In Catholic or other Christian contexts, a "padre" is a priest, often addressing or referring to him respectfully. For example, soldiers or anyone might call a priest "padre."
Word parts:
- "Padre" is a root word, derived from Latin pater, meaning father.
Italian synonyms:
- papà (more informal for dad)
- babbo (regional, mainly in Tuscany)
- genitore (parent, more formal and gender-neutral)
Italian antonyms (for the family sense):
- madre (mother)
Summary:
- "Padre" = "father" or "priest" depending on context.
- Synonyms: papà, babbo.
- Antonym: madre.
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Examples
I padri aspettano i figli davanti alla scuola.noun
The fathers wait for the children in front of the school.
Il padre cucina la cena per la famiglia.noun
The father cooks dinner for the family.
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