papà
dad, daddy
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pa.ˈpa/
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Cultural Note
While 'padre' is the formal word for father, 'papà' is universally used in everyday Italian. The accent falls on the last syllable. Italian fathers have become increasingly involved in family life, though the traditional image of the patriarch still holds cultural weight in many regions.
📝 Example Sentences
Il mio papà mi ha insegnato ad andare in bicicletta.
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Papà torna a casa dal lavoro alle sei.
Dad comes home from work at six.
Mio papà è il mio eroe.
My dad is my hero.