Padres Meaning in English

word · lemma: padre

US

ˈpæˌdɹeɪz

PAD-rayz

UK

pˈɑːdɹeɪz

PAH-drayz

Definition

The word 'padres' is the Spanish plural for 'parent' and refers to someone's father and mother together; it can also be used more generally for both parents.

Usage & Nuances

In Spanish, 'padres' specifically means both parents (father and mother), not just 'fathers'. Not to be confused with 'padre' meaning singular 'father' or a Catholic priest. Used formally and informally. Common collocations: 'mis padres', 'los padres de Juan'.

• Spanish: padres
• Portuguese (BR): pais
• Portuguese (PT): pais
• Chinese (Simplified): 父母 - 双亲
• Chinese (Traditional): 父母 - 雙親
• Hindi: माता-पिता
• Arabic: الوالدان - الأبوين
• Bengali: মাতা-পিতা - অভিভাবকদ্বয়
• Russian: родители
• Japanese: 両親
• Vietnamese: bố mẹ
• Korean: 부모님
• Turkish: ebeveynler
• Urdu: والدین
• Indonesian: orang tua

Example Sentences

My padres are from Spain.

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Her padres work in the city.

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I called my padres last night.

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Most padres worry about their kids' future.

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My padres always support my decisions.

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It's hard when your padres live far away.

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