padre

Definitions of padre
  1. noun
    male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
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    type of:
    macho
    an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
  2. noun
    a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
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    antonyms:
    madre
    a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
    types:
    papa, papi, papá, taita
    an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
    padre político, suegro
    the father of your spouse
    type of:
    padres
    a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
  3. noun
    `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
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    type of:
    título
    an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
    sacerdote
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
  4. noun
    a person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization
    synonyms: padre de la Iglesia
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    type of:
    dirigente, líder
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  5. noun
    the founder of a family
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    types:
    patriarca
    any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race
    type of:
    antecesor, antepasado, ascendiente
    someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
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