DAD
/dæd/Loanword from English dad
father
Mio padre è il mio migliore amico.
My dad is my best friend.
informal
A male parent; father.
Il mio papà mi ha insegnato a andare in bicicletta.
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Commonly used in informal contexts to refer to one's father.
Pro Tip
Informal Usage
While 'papà' is more traditional, 'dad' is increasingly used in casual speech, especially by younger generations.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'dad', a diminutive of 'father'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'papà' is more commonly used than 'dad', but 'dad' is understood, especially in informal or younger contexts.
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