What is the Spanish word for "dad"?

Learn how to say "dad" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dad

Spanish

papá

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Alternative translations of "dad"

padre

Examples of how to use "dad" in Spanish

English
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Spanish
Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.
English
My dad cooks dinner every Friday night.
Spanish
Mi papá cocina la cena cada viernes por la noche.
English
Can you call dad about the appointment?
Spanish
¿Puedes llamar a papá sobre la cita?
English
Her dad smiled when she won.
Spanish
Su papá sonrió cuando ella ganó.
English
I borrowed dad's jacket for the party.
Spanish
Tomé prestada la chaqueta de papá para la fiesta.

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