Pais Meaning in English
word · lemma: pai
ˈpeɪz
PAYZ
paɪs
PICE
Definition
'Pai' is the word for 'father' in both Portuguese and Spanish, used to refer to a male parent.
Usage & Nuances
'Pai' is formal or neutral; in Portuguese, 'papai' is a more affectionate term, similar to 'dad' in English. Not to be confused with 'país' (country) in Portuguese (note the accent).
Spanish: papá - padrePortuguese (BR): paiPortuguese (PT): paiChinese (Simplified): 爸爸 - 父亲Chinese (Traditional): 爸爸 - 父親Hindi: पिताArabic: أبBengali: বাবা - পিতাRussian: отецJapanese: 父 - お父さんVietnamese: bố - chaKorean: 아버지 - 아빠Turkish: babaUrdu: والد - ابIndonesian: ayah - bapak
Example Sentences
My pai works in a hospital.
basic
The pai teaches his child to ride a bike.
basic
Her pai loves to cook for the family.
basic
Whenever I’m in trouble, I call my pai first.
natural
My pai has the best sense of humor.
natural
Can you believe my pai built this whole house by himself?
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