Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

padrasto

noun
/pah-DRAH-stoh/
Definition
A padrasto is a stepfather, a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father.
Examples
  • Meu padrasto sempre me apoiou nas minhas decisões.
  • Ela considera seu padrasto como uma figura paterna em sua vida.
Meaning
The term is used to describe the role of a man who takes on the responsibilities of a father figure in a child’s life, even though he is not their biological parent.
Synonyms
  • pai adotivo
  • pai de criação