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paternal(
puh
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tuhr
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nuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (fatherly)
a. paternal
Regarding his student with paternal concern, the piano teacher said, "It's normal to make mistakes."Mirando a su alumno con preocupación paternal, el maestro de piano dijo, "Es normal cometer errores".
a. paterno
Derek thought this was one occasion on which he should exercise his paternal authority.Derek pensó que se trataba de una ocasión en la que debía imponer su autoridad paterna.
b. de padre
Simon's face was glowing with paternal pride as his son went up to receive his medal.La cara de Simon irradiaba orgullo de padre cuando su hijo subió a recibir la medalla.
a. paterno
I never knew my paternal grandfather, as he died before I was born.Nunca conocí a mi abuelo paterno porque murió antes de que yo naciera.
b. por parte de padre
When Marie was six, she was sent to live with a paternal aunt.Cuando Marie tenía seis años, la mandaron a vivir con una tía por parte de padre.
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