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dad

/dæd/

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

Ejemplos

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My dad is taking us to the park this afternoon.

My dad is taking us to the park this afternoon.

2

Will your dad be able to join the meeting regarding the school trip?

Will your dad be able to join the meeting regarding the school trip?

3

Hey dad, do you know where my keys are?

Hey dad, do you know where my keys are?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dad
Adjetivo
dad-like
Relacionado
fatherhood
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Truco para recordar

Think of the first sounds a baby makes: 'da-da'. This simple repetitive sound became the foundation for the word 'dad' in many languages.

Quiz rápido

I am going to buy a birthday gift for my ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dad

Ejemplos

1

My dad is taking us to the park this afternoon.

everyday

My dad is taking us to the park this afternoon.

2

Will your dad be able to join the meeting regarding the school trip?

formal

Will your dad be able to join the meeting regarding the school trip?

3

Hey dad, do you know where my keys are?

informal

Hey dad, do you know where my keys are?

4

In this survey, participants were asked how often their dad helped with homework.

academic

In this survey, participants were asked how often their dad helped with homework.

5

My dad is the CEO, but he treats every employee with respect.

business

My dad is the CEO, but he treats every employee with respect.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dad
Adjetivo
dad-like
Relacionado
fatherhood

Colocaciones comunes

stay-at-home dad stay-at-home dad
proud dad proud dad
new dad new dad
best dad best dad
dad's side dad's side

Frases Comunes

dad joke

dad joke

like father, like son

like father, like son

dad bod

dad bod

Se confunde a menudo con

dad vs dead

'Dad' refers to a father (/dæd/), while 'dead' means no longer alive (/ded/).

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Notas de uso

Use 'Dad' (capitalized) when you are using it as a proper name to call him directly or as a title without a possessive adjective. Use 'dad' (lowercase) when referring to the role in a general sense or after a possessive pronoun like 'my'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the formal word 'father' in casual conversations where 'dad' would sound much more natural and warm.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the first sounds a baby makes: 'da-da'. This simple repetitive sound became the foundation for the word 'dad' in many languages.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from nursery language, first recorded in the 1500s, likely mimicking a child's early speech patterns.

Patrones gramaticales

Plural: dads Used as a proper noun: Hi, Dad. Used with possessives: my dad, your dad.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'Dad' is the standard way for adults to refer to their father in social situations, indicating a close relationship.

Quiz rápido

I am going to buy a birthday gift for my ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dad

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