General
padre
What does padre mean?
Used to describe something great or cool; '¡qué padre!' means 'how cool!'.
"Tu casa está muy padre."
Origin
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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