parent
word
/ˈpɛɹənt/
PAIR-uhnt
/pˈeəɹənt/
PAIR-uhnt
Definition
A parent is a person's mother or father. It can also mean someone who takes care of and raises a child.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a countable noun: 'a parent', 'both parents', 'single parent'. 'Parents' usually means mother and father together. In schools and official contexts, 'parent' can include a legal guardian, not only a biological mother or father.
Spanish: padre - madre - progenitorPortuguese (BR): pai - mãe - responsávelPortuguese (PT): pai - mãe - progenitorChinese (Simplified): 父母 - 家长Chinese (Traditional): 父母 - 家長Hindi: माता-पिता - अभिभावकArabic: والد - والدة - وليّ أمرBengali: অভিভাবক - পিতা-মাতাRussian: родительJapanese: 親Vietnamese: phụ huynh - cha mẹKorean: 부모Turkish: ebeveynUrdu: والدین - سرپرست (قانونی والد)Indonesian: orang tua
Example Sentences
My parent is coming to the school meeting.
basic
Each parent must sign this form.
basic
The teacher asked to speak with a parent after class.
natural
She is a parent of two young children.
basic
As a parent, you worry about things you never noticed before.
natural
Being a parent can be exhausting, but it's worth it.
natural