What is the Spanish word for "fatherly"?

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

English

fatherly

Spanish

paternal

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Alternative translations of "fatherly"

paterno
afectuoso
protector
amoroso

Examples of how to use "fatherly" in Spanish

English
He gave me some fatherly advice.
Spanish
Él me dio un consejo paternal.
English
He gave me a fatherly smile.
Spanish
Él me regaló una sonrisa paternal.
English
His voice had a gentle fatherly tone.
Spanish
Su voz tenía un tono paternal suave.
English
The coach offered fatherly advice after practice.
Spanish
El entrenador ofreció consejos paternos después del entrenamiento.
English
Show a fatherly example to the children.
Spanish
Da un ejemplo paternal a los niños.

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