How do you say "Dad" in Italian?

Did you know that there are many different ways to say "dad" in the Italian language? Let's discover the most important ones now!

dad in italian: Introduction

Papà

Papà is the most common way to say "dad" in Italian. It is used all across Italy by children and adults alike.

padre

Padre is the equivalent of the English "father." It is more formal than papà. People often use it when talking about their fathers to other people.

Papi / Papino / papo / pà

These four words are all affectionate nicknames children use when addressing their dads in Italian.

Babbo

The word babbo is common, especially in Tuscany. If it looks familiar, that's because it's in the name Italians give to Santa Claus: Babbo Natale (literally "father Christmas").

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