El padre
Example: El padre de Ana siempre ayuda con las tareas escolares.
Definition
"El padre" refers to the male parent of a child, often responsible for caregiving and support within a family. In the example, "El padre de Ana siempre ayuda con las tareas escolares" means Ana's father regularly assists with schoolwork.
Etymology
The phrase "el padre" comes from Latin "pater," meaning father. It has been used in Spanish for centuries to denote a male parent. Did you know? The word "pater" is also the root for words like paternal and patriot.
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"El padre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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