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"Padre" is a noun which is often translated as "father", and "celebrar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to celebrate". Learn more about the difference between "padre" and "celebrar" below.
el padre(
pah
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dreh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (relative)
a. father
Mi padre y mi madre nacieron ambos en 1960.My father and my mother were both born in 1960.
2. (religious)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (very big)
5. (colloquial) (extremely good) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. great (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
La película estuvo muy padre.The movie was really great.
b. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Esa camiseta es muy padre. ¿Te costó muy cara?That T-shirt is really cool. Was it very expensive?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
6. (colloquial) (used to express approval) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. great (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Hiciste pastel de chocolate de postre? ¡Padre!Did you make chocolate cake for dessert? Great!
b. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Acabé lo que tenía que hacer y puedo ir contigo al cine. - ¡Padre!I finished what I had to do and can go with you to the movies. - Cool!
c. nice
Hace un tiempo estupendo y me baño todos los días en el mar. - ¡Padre! ¡Qué envidia!The weather is great and I swim in the sea every day. - Nice! I'm so jealous!
los padres
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (relatives)
a. parents
Mis padres acaban de cumplir su aniversario de 30 años.My parents just celebrated their 30th anniversary.
b. mother and father
Mis padres se conocieron en la universidad.My mother and father met in college.
c. mom and dad (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Este domingo voy a casa de mis padres.I'm going to my mom and dad's this Sunday.
d. mum and dad (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Todavía vivo con mis padres.I still live with my mum and dad.
celebrar(
seh
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leh
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brahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to celebrate
Siempre celebro Año Nuevo con la familia de mi esposo.I always celebrate New Year's with my husband's family.
a. to hold
Celebramos una reunión con todas las partes implicadas, pero no llegamos a un acuerdo.We held a meeting with all the parties involved, but didn't reach an agreement.
3. (formal) (to be happy about)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
b. to be delighted
Celebro que hayas decidido terminar con tus estudios.I'm delighted that you've decided to finish your studies.
4. (formal) (to approve of)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. to celebrate
El comité celebró la propuesta del presidente.The committee celebrated the chairman's proposal.
b. to praise
Los periódicos celebraron el último libro del novelista.The newspapers praised the novelist's latest book.
c. to laugh at (a joke)
Todos celebraban ruidosamente las bromas del jefe.Everyone laughed out loud at the boss's jokes.
a. to perform
El juez celebró el matrimonio de la pareja.The judged performed the couple's marriage ceremony.
c. to celebrate (Mass)
¿Dónde se celebrará la misa de Pascua este año?Where will Easter Mass be celebrated this year?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
6. (religious)
a. to say Mass
Los sacerdotes fueron a celebrar a las distintas parroquias del estado.The priests went to the different parishes of the state to say Mass.
b. to celebrate Mass
El obispo prometió celebrar en la capital.The bishop promised to celebrate Mass in the capital.
celebrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be celebrated
El Día de Muertos se celebra el 2 de noviembre.Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 2nd.
a. to be held
El torneo de golf se celebrará este año en Gleneagles, Escocia, en septiembre.The golf tournament will be held in September at Gleaneagles, Scotland.
b. to be signed (a pact, treaty, or contract)
En esta sala se celebró el pacto entre ambos partidos.The contract was signed by both parties in this room.
