paterno

paterno(
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tehr
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. paternal
Mi padre me contó que me pusieron el nombre de mi bisabuela paterna, Isabel.My father told me I was named after my paternal great-grandmother, Isabel.
a. parental
Los menores de edad no pueden viajar al exterior si no cuentan con autorización paterna.Minors cannot travel overseas without parental consent.
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