paternal

• Relativo ao pai ou próprio do pai; que demonstra afeição, cuidado e proteção como a de um pai.

Relating to or characteristic of a father; showing the kindness and care of a father.

1. Related to one's fatherB2formal

   Belonging to, inherited from, or related through one's father.

   Paterno

   • His paternal grandfather was a famous painter.
   • She inherited the estate from her paternal line.
   • The child's paternal aunt visited them last weekend.

   Sinônimosagnaticfatherlikefatherlypatrilineal

   Antônimosmaternalmotherly

2. Fatherly in natureB2formal

   Characteristic of a father; showing care, protection, or authority typical of a father.

   Paterno

   • He offered paternal advice to his young colleague.
   • The coach had a paternal attitude toward the team.
   • Her paternal instincts kicked in when she saw the lost child.

   Sinônimoscaringfatherlikefatherlyprotectivesolicitous

   Antônimosmaternalmotherly

3. Parental in generalB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a parent, especially in a protective or guiding role.

   Parental

   • The school encourages paternal involvement in children's education.
   • He showed a paternal concern for the welfare of his employees.
   • Paternal leave policies have improved in many countries.

   Sinônimosparental