pai
father
Pronunciation
/paj/
Cultural Note
In Brazil, Father's Day (Dia dos Pais) is celebrated on the second Sunday of August, while in Portugal it falls on March 19th, the feast of São José. The word 'papai' (Brazil) or 'papá' (Portugal) are the affectionate forms used by children.
📝 Example Sentences
O meu pai ensinou-me a andar de bicicleta.
My father taught me to ride a bicycle.
Ele é pai de três filhos.
He is a father of three children.
O pai dele é muito carinhoso.
His father is very affectionate.
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