padre
father
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpa.dre/
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Cultural Note
'Padre' is the formal term, while 'papà' or 'babbo' (used in Tuscany) are the everyday words. The concept of 'il capofamiglia' (head of the family) traditionally fell to the father, though modern Italian families are increasingly egalitarian.
📝 Example Sentences
Mio padre lavora come medico.
My father works as a doctor.
Il padre della sposa l'ha accompagnata all'altare.
The bride's father walked her down the aisle.
Diventerà padre per la prima volta.
He will become a father for the first time.