Apá
A shortened version of the word for dad used to show affection (Antioquia is a region in northwest Colombia).
Apá, what are we doing today?
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Tag: padre
Definitions tagged padre in the street dictionary.
Colombiatata
A man who is like a father figure or mentor. (In Bolivia, the term carries a sense of deep respect and affection, rooted in indigenous languages where it refers to elders or authority figures).
My boss is my tata, thanks to him I have quit drugs.
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BoliviaChancletero
A man who has only daughters and no sons. Depending on his perspective, this is considered either a blessing or a misfortune. (The term comes from chancleta, meaning flip-flop, which is a common slang term for a baby girl).
There are five of us sisters and no boys: my dad is a chancletero.
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El silbón
A legend from the Venezuelan plains dating back to the 19th century, meant to punish unfaithful men. It tells of a son who murdered his father and was cursed by his grandfather to a gruesome death. He wanders the region whistling a musical scale: if the sound seems close, he is actually far away, but if it sounds distant, he is right next to you. (Los Llanos refers to the vast tropical grasslands of the region).
Dude, I heard El silbón last night and I shit my pants. / I am scared to go to the plains because I do not want to hear El silbón.
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VenezuelaVIEJO
A common, informal, and usually affectionate way to refer to one's father, similar to calling him my old man. (In Argentina, this is a standard term used regardless of the father's actual age and is generally not considered disrespectful).
On Sundays I head to the soccer stadium with my VIEJO.
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Argentinahijo'e tigre
An expression used when a son follows in his father's footsteps, achieving the same status, talent, or profession. It implies that certain qualities are inherited. (The full saying 'hijo de tigre, pintado tiene que salir' means a tiger's cub is bound to have stripes).
- Doctor, so your son graduated as a physician? - Yes, I am very happy. Hijo'e tigre!
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Acudiente
A parent or legal guardian responsible for a minor student. (In Panama, this is the formal term used by schools to refer to the person in charge of a student).
Jose Manuel, bring your acudiente tomorrow, I want to talk to him. | Remember to tell your acudientes about the fee for the end of the year event.
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PanamáMeter un gol
Refers to tricking a man into accepting paternity for a child that is not his. (The phrase uses a soccer metaphor for successfully pulling off a deception).
They metieron un gol on Mario, that kid looks nothing like him. | I think Carlos's baby is a gol, look how white the skin is and both Carlos and his wife are dark-skinned.
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Hijo de gato casa ratón
Used to point out the resemblance between parents and their children, whether in looks, personality, or skills. It is the local equivalent of saying the apple doesn't fall far from the tree (literally: a cat's son hunts mice).
That is definitely your son, hijo de gato casa ratón; you look just like your father, hijo de gato casa ratón.
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De tal palo, tal astilla
Used to say that a child behaves or looks exactly like their parent. It is the Spanish equivalent of saying someone is a chip off the old block or like father, like son. (Venezuelans also use the phrase hijo de gato, caza ratón, meaning a cat's kitten will naturally hunt mice, to express this same idea.)
De tal palo, tal astilla; they have the same habits. Those gestures are just like your mother's, de tal palo, tal astilla.
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grano de padre
A small, fried wheat-flour ball coated in sugar, sold at neighborhood grocery stores and by street candy vendors (a colmado is a Dominican corner store, and a paletera is a small street-side vendor selling snacks).
Kids enjoy eating granos de padre.
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República Dominicanaperro
Used to describe something very difficult, tough, or brutal. It is also used to characterize something as very cool, awesome, or badass.
Example 1: No fucking way, the math exam was bien perro, the fucking teacher really crossed the line. Example 2: Your new car is bien perro! and your girl is too.
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Méxicoperron , cabron
An adjective used to describe something that is badass or someone who is exceptionally skilled at something (in Mexico, these terms are used to indicate that someone is a pro or something is top-tier).
He is really perron at soccer.
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Duarte
While he is the nation's Founding Father, a Duarte is also a slang term for the Dominican peso (named after Juan Pablo Duarte, the main founding father of the Dominican Republic whose image appears on various banknotes).
I do not have even one Duarte in my pocket.
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Chancletero
A man who only fathers daughters. (The term derives from chancleta, meaning flip-flop, which is slang for a baby girl in Dominican culture.)
Her husband turned out to be a chancletero and they are still looking for the little boy.
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Rapa tu padre
An escalation of the insult Rapa tu madre that is considered even more offensive because it targets the father with homophobic slurs. It is an extremely aggressive phrase used when a person is at their limit and is ready for a physical confrontation or a fight to the death.
I am fed up with you, do not fuck with me so much, Rapa tu padre.
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siervo
A person who follows God or belongs to a Christian congregation, specifically an Evangelical one. It is used as a term of address or a greeting between members of the faith. (In the Dominican Republic, members of Evangelical churches frequently use this biblical term to refer to each other.)
Siervo of the Most High! How are you doing?
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taita
An informal or colloquial term for a father, equivalent to dad or pop.
Your taita is calling you.
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México
The best country in the world. A place where people are always smiling, happy, and help you have a good time while showing you around their interesting culture and different generations. It is full of beautiful locations, a climate many countries envy, and charismatic people. México is the birthplace of mariachi (a traditional genre of regional Mexican music).
I went to the best place of my life. A better place. I had the best time of my life in México.
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Chido
A word used to describe something or someone as cool, pleasant, or high quality. (It is the standard way to say something is great or has a good vibe in Mexico).
That car is really chido, did you see those rims?
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