What is the Spanish word for "paternal"?

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

English

paternal

Spanish

paternal

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Alternative translations of "paternal"

paterno

Examples of how to use "paternal" in Spanish

English
My paternal grandfather is from Italy.
Spanish
Mi abuelo paterno es de Italia.
English
Her paternal uncle visited last weekend.
Spanish
Su tío paterno visitó el fin de semana pasado.
English
He showed a paternal smile to the child.
Spanish
Él mostró una sonrisa paternal al niño.
English
They discussed paternal responsibilities at home.
Spanish
Discutieron las responsabilidades paternas en casa.
English
The doctor noted paternal family medical history.
Spanish
El médico anotó la historia médica familiar paternal.

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