What is the Spanish word for "father"?

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

English

father

Spanish

padre

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Examples of how to use "father" in Spanish

English
Ask your father for his permission.
Spanish
Pídele permiso a tu padre.
English
My father cooks dinner on Sundays.
Spanish
Mi padre cocina la cena los domingos.
English
Her father works at the hospital.
Spanish
El padre de ella trabaja en el hospital.
English
I called my father last night.
Spanish
Anoche llamé a mi padre.
English
Their father is strict but kind.
Spanish
El padre de ellos es estricto pero amable.

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