adjective
General Slang
Padre
/ˈpa.ðɾe/ · adjective · informal
Mexican slang for 'cool' or 'great' — 'qué padre!' means 'how cool!'
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Definitions
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In its superlative 'padrísimo,' it means absolutely amazing.
“The trip was padrísimo, best vacation ever.”
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Cool, great, or awesome, especially in the phrase 'qué padre' meaning 'how cool.'
“Qué padre, you got front row tickets!”
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Describes something impressive or enjoyable.
“The view from up here is súper padre.”
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Padre In A Sentence
Qué padre that you're coming to visit next month.
The new arcade downtown is really padre.
Está padrísimo your new haircut, suits you.
Origin & Usage
Mexican Spanish, literally 'father.' Used colloquially to mean 'cool' or 'great,' likely from a sense of 'top-tier' or 'the best.' A staple positive in Mexican speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'qué padre' mean?
It means 'how cool!' or 'that's great!' in Mexican Spanish. 'Padre' on its own means 'cool' as slang.
Does 'padre' just mean father?
Literally yes, but in Mexican slang it doubles as 'cool' or 'awesome.'
What does 'padrísimo' mean?
It's the superlative, meaning 'super cool' or 'amazing.'
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