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daddy issues in Spanish

daddy issues in Spanish is complejos paternos, problemas con papá, problemas paternales — daddy issues means emotional difficulties, especially in relationships, that are attributed to a troubled, distant or absent relationship with one's father.

daddy issues in Spanish

complejos paternos
noun
(informal) A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.
problemas con papá
noun
(informal) A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.
problemas paternales
noun
(informal) A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.

What does "daddy issues" mean?

  1. noun Emotional difficulties, especially in relationships, that are attributed to a troubled, distant or absent relationship with one's father.
    "He talks about his daddy issues quite openly in therapy."
  2. noun Used dismissively of someone's behaviour, implying that it stems from wanting a father's approval or attention. Usually derogatory.
    "Calling every strong opinion 'daddy issues' shuts down the conversation."
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daddy issues in a sentence

  • He talks about his daddy issues quite openly in therapy.
  • The film reads as one long study in daddy issues.
  • Calling every strong opinion 'daddy issues' shuts down the conversation.

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What is "daddy issues" in Spanish?

"daddy issues" in Spanish is complejos paternos, problemas con papá, problemas paternales. daddy issues means: Emotional difficulties, especially in relationships, that are attributed to a troubled, distant or absent relationship with one's father.

How do you use "daddy issues" in a sentence?

Example: "He talks about his daddy issues quite openly in therapy." In Spanish, "daddy issues" is complejos paternos, problemas con papá, problemas paternales.

Are there other ways to say "daddy issues" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "daddy issues": complejos paternos, problemas con papá, problemas paternales.

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