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papo

/ˈpa.po/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

chatter

In a sentence

Il papo dorme sul divano ogni pomeriggio.

Dad sleeps on the couch every afternoon.

Hai visto il papo al parco stamattina?

Did you see Dad at the park this morning?

Non chiamo il papo da due giorni.

I haven't called Dad for two days.

Word forms (1)
WordWord forms
paposingular

Usage notes

  • Papo is not standard Italian. Most learners should avoid it unless they heard it as a nickname, baby-talk, or a regional/family word.
  • For “dad,” use papà in standard Italian. Papo may sound childish, affectionate, or non-Italian depending on context.
  • Because usage is highly personal or regional, copy the exact article and capitalization used by the family or speaker: il Papo, Papo, etc.
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